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Mount Sterling, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Sterling, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Schrimpf Management priced from $450. 990 S Lay Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schrimpf Management1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$450
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$680
Riverbend Estates III2x12BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Sterling, MO and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Sterling area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Cliffside in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Mount Sterling apartment is the The Truman Model at The Collective at Columbia starting at $875 with a $0.63 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cliffside2x22BR,2BA$1.00
The Collective at ColumbiaThe Truman2BR,2.5BA$0.63
Grayson Cottages2BR/2.5BA - 22F2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Schrimpf Management2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,2BA$0.48
Bennington Place - Beautifully Renovated ApartmentsTownhome - Bennington2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Northridge IOak3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Tanglewood Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Washington Terrace1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverbend Estates III2x12BR,1BA$0.97
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Sterling

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Sterling?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Mount Sterling, MO with pricing that ranges from $450 to $3,000. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Sterling ranging from $299 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Sterling?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Sterling ranges from $299 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,251.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mount Sterling?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mount Sterling range from $542 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $299 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $559.

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