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30 E. Lewis St., Unit A

30 E. Lewis St.
St. ClairMO63077

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MO

As of April 02, 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$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin County

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin County?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MO with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,500. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin County ranging from $620 to $1,695.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franklin County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklin County ranges from $620 to $1,695 with an average monthly rent of $1,111.

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