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413 W Main St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

413 W Main St

405 S Graham AveCarbondale, IL 62901
Corporate Housing

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Lauren's Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lauren's Place

802 Crown StMarble Hill, MO 63764
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710 W Mill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

710 W Mill St

710 W Mill StCarbondale, IL 62901
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Kelso, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kelso Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kelso, MO is a Studio unit found at THE QUADS APARTMENTS priced from $500. Perryville Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kelso apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
THE QUADS APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$500
Perryville Senior ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$575
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$600
ASHBURN COURT APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$735
The District at CapeDempster1BR,1BA$777
Brooke Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$860
Hawks LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Palomino Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$950
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kelso, MO and Nearby

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kelso area is the $1.05 price per square foot Black Diamond C2 Model at Storyboard on Black Diamond in the starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Kelso apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Brooke Village starting at $860 with a $0.72 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Kelso apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Storyboard on Black DiamondBlack Diamond C23BR,2.5BA$1.05
Brooke Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.72
Grand Place Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.08
THE QUADS APARTMENTS3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$0.77
Cedar Creek RentalsCedar Creek 12BR,1BA$1.25
The Reserve at Saluki Pointe2X2 By the bed2BR,2BA$0.71
900 on ParkTwo Bedroom Furnished2BR,2BA$0.82
Schilling Property Management1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
The District at CapeDogwood1BR,1BA$1.25
The MetropolitanMetropolis 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kelso Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kelso Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kelso Apartment is $600 at Schilling Property Management.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kelso Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kelso is starting from $700 at Schilling Property Management.

What is the most affordable Kelso Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kelso Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at THE QUADS APARTMENTS and starts from $800.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.