Cheap Apartments for Rent in Joplin, MO from $400 (34 Rentals)
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832 S Moffet Ave

Campbell Reserve

Terrace Green Apartments

610 W 9th St

Copper Point Landing
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812 W 5th St
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827 S Sergeant Ave

2335 Arizona Ave

1204 E Markwardt St
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504 S Jackson Ave

3230 Missouri Pl

2348 S Highview Ave

1802 S Oronogo St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Joplin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Joplin Studio Apartments | $872 | $695 | $1,130 |
Cheap Joplin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $604 | $1,855 |
Cheap Joplin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $737 | $3,000 |
Cheap Joplin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $950 | $4,882 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Joplin, MO
Pricing Updated: 06/26/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Crest View Acres | $885 | $825 | 1 |
Meadow Lane | $1,112 | $695 | 20 |
Daniels Estates | $1,525 | $695 | 27 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Zahn Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $604 |
Aspen Park | ONE BED | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Brick + Mortar Lofts | studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Copper Point Landing | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Ellis Point Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
Campbell Reserve | Winston Deluxe 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $930 |
24 Eleven Jackson | 2427-1 | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Midtown Cottages | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Sanibel Executive Suites | One Bed - 420 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Rustic Ridge Villas | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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906 S Main St, Unit Front Apartment | 906 S Main St | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Airport Landings and The Docks Apartments | 3BR 2BA 2nd floor Airport Landing | 3BR,2BA | $0.89 |
Zahn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.76 |
Ellis Point Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Willington Lofts | 2 Bedroom 205 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
17th Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Campbell Reserve | Winston Deluxe 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Rustic Ridge Villas | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Copper Point Landing | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Aspen Park | ONE BED | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Joplin, MOPopulation: 50,657
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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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