Cheap Apartments for Rent in Joplin, MO from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Redwood Garden Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Garden Estates

1431 Rex AveJoplin, MO 64801
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Memorial Hills II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Memorial Hills II

1712 W 26th StJoplin, MO 64804
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Northside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northside Apartments

3300 N Range Line RdJoplin, MO 64801
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Redwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Gardens

1501 Rex AveJoplin, MO 64801
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Northpark Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northpark Apartments

3502 Newman RdJoplin, MO 64801
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Eastmoreland Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastmoreland Place

2910 E 13th StJoplin, MO 64801
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Galena Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Galena Estates

1910 E Village CirGalena, KS 66739
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Canyon Trails Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Trails Townhomes

1621 Gold Stream DrWebb City, MO 64870
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Peachtree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Peachtree Apartments

1848 S OronogoWebb City, MO 64870
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777 W Cardinal Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

777 W Cardinal Dr

777 W Cardinal DrWebb City, MO 64870
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1802 S Oronogo St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1802 S Oronogo St

1802 S Oronogo StWebb City, MO 64870
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Joplin, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Joplin, MO

Pricing Updated: 06/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Joplin, MO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Joplin Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Crest View Acres$885$8251
Meadow Lane$1,112$69520
Daniels Estates$1,525$69527

Cheapest Available Joplin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Joplin, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Zahn Apartments priced from $604. Aspen Park in the Daniels Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Joplin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zahn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$604
Aspen ParkONE BED1BR,1BA$725
Brick + Mortar LoftsstudioStudio,1BA$850
Copper Point LandingOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$875
Ellis Point Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$900
Campbell ReserveWinston Deluxe 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$930
24 Eleven Jackson2427-11BR,1BA$945
Midtown Cottages1 Bed1BR,1BA$945
Sanibel Executive SuitesOne Bed - 420 sqft1BR,1BA$950
Rustic Ridge Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joplin, MO

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Joplin area is the $1.28 price per square foot 906 S Main St Model at 906 S Main St, Unit Front Apartment in the starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Joplin apartment is the 3BR 2BA 2nd floor Airport Landing Model at Airport Landings and The Docks Apartments starting at $975 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Town of Lehigh neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Joplin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
906 S Main St, Unit Front Apartment906 S Main St2BR,2BA$1.28
Airport Landings and The Docks Apartments3BR 2BA 2nd floor Airport Landing3BR,2BA$0.89
Zahn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.76
Ellis Point Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Willington Lofts2 Bedroom 2052BR,1BA$1.30
17th Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Campbell ReserveWinston Deluxe 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Rustic Ridge Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Copper Point LandingOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Aspen ParkONE BED1BR,1BA$1.09

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Joplin, MO
Population: 50,657

Ranked #769

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Joplin, MO

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Joplin Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Joplin?

The cheapest apartment in Joplin is Zahn Apartments which is listed at $604, while the average apartment in Joplin costs $1,174.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Joplin?

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 1 regular apartments in Joplin 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 Joplin?

Cheap apartments in Joplin have an average cost of $472 which is $702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Joplin.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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