Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MO from $400 (19 Rentals)

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30 E. Lewis St., Unit A

30 E. Lewis St.
St. ClairMO63077

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Monroe Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Place

1 Monroe WoodsPacific, MO 63069
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aurora Estates

2630 Lisa LnPacific, MO 63069
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoe Factory Lofts

700 W 2nd StWashington, MO 63090
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Cheapest Available Franklin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin County, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 990 S Lay Ave priced from $710. Osage Estates Apartments in the Gray Summit neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$710
Osage Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$855
Chapel Ridge of Union1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$925
Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MO

As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2B/2B Model at Washington Terrace in the starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 619 Palisades Dr Model at 619 Palisades Dr starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Washington Terrace2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.23
619 Palisades Dr619 Palisades Dr3BR,1.5BA$1.22
613 Palisades Dr, Unit 613613 Palisades Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes1 Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.24
1050 Plaza Ct N, Unit 231050 Plaza Ct N2BR,1BA$0.93
Osage Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.24
Chapel Ridge of Union1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.37
125 Crescent Lake Rd, Unit 111125 Crescent Lake Rd1BR,1BA$1.04
4490 N Virginia Mines Rd, Unit 24490 N Virginia Mines Rd1BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin County?

The cheapest apartment in Franklin County is 990 S Lay Ave which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in Franklin County costs $1,447.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Franklin County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Franklin County?

Cheap apartments in Franklin County have an average cost of $261 which is $1,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklin County.

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