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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3165 S Waterview Ln

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Joplin, MO

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

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
Daniels Estates$1,445$69527
Meadow Lane$1,445$69527
Crest View Acres$2,550$7501
K-Wood Hill's$2,550$8951

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. Peachtree Apartments in the Windemere States neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Joplin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zahn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$604
Peachtree ApartmentsModel 1 A2BR,1BA$875
Brick + Mortar LoftsstudioStudio,1BA$900
Sanibel Executive SuitesOne Bed - 420 sqft1BR,1BA$950
The Docks ApartmentsThe Dock Apartment 2BR2BA2BR,2BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Joplin, MO

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Joplin area is the $0.89 price per square foot The Dock Apartment 2BR2BA Model at The Docks Apartments in the in the Daniels Estates neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Joplin apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Crescent Falls starting at $1,595 with a $1.54 price per square foot . 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.
The Docks ApartmentsThe Dock Apartment 2BR2BA2BR,2BA$0.89
Crescent Falls2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Zahn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.76
Peachtree ApartmentsModel 1 A2BR,1BA$0.93
Campbell ReserveWinston Deluxe 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
The BoulevardThe Clearwater Villa1BR,1BA$1.95
Brick + Mortar Loftsone bed/ one bath1BR,1BA$2.07
2940 McClelland Blvd, Unit 2950 C2940 McClelland Blvd1BR,1BA$1.63
Sanibel Executive SuitesOne Bed - 420 sqft1BR,1BA$2.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Joplin

What type of rentals are currently available in Joplin?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Joplin, MO with pricing that ranges from $604 to $3,685. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Joplin ranging from $425 to $2,650.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Joplin ranges from $425 to $2,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,301.

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