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VALLEY APARTMENTS
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

VALLEY APARTMENTS

312 2nd StPlatte City, MO 64079

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Ben Day
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ben Day

1100 3rd AveLeavenworth, KS 66048

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Abernathy Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Abernathy Lofts

200 Seneca StLeavenworth, KS 66048
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Broadway Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Lofts

801 N Broadway StLeavenworth, KS 66048
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Zona Rosa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zona Rosa

8787 NW Prairie View RdKansas City, MO 64153

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Platte City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Platte City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Platte City, MO is a Studio unit found at Unicorn Apartments in the Congress Corporate Center neighborhood priced from $625. Riverview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Platte City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Unicorn ApartmentsSmall Efficiency Apartment!Studio,1BA$625
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$875
WoodcrestPineStudio,1BA$889
Brandywine1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Woodland TraceOne Bed One Bath-Small1BR,1BA$900
Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside3 Bed / 1.5 Bath3BR,1BA$900
Stove Lofts01GMStudio,1BA$950
GreenBerry ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,015
804 N Main St1 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1BA$1,050
Anderson House Luxury Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Platte City, MO and Nearby

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Platte City area is the $1.65 price per square foot Zona Rosa Model at Zona Rosa in the in the Boardwalk Village neighborhood starting from $2,330. The second greatest value Platte City apartment is the 3BR 2.5B TH w1car EU Model at FAIRVIEW CROSSING TOWNHOMES starting at $2,200 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Forest Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Platte City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Zona RosaZona Rosa2BR,2BA$1.65
FAIRVIEW CROSSING TOWNHOMES3BR 2.5B TH w1car EU3BR,2.5BA$1.63
Stonleigh Court Apartment Homes3x2 Reno3BR,2BA$1.08
Windsor Townhomes Community2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.05
The Oaks at Prairie ViewScarlett 2 bedroom2BR,1.75BA$1.13
Riverfront Apartments -2b1.5b2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Lakeside VillageThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.23
Woodland TraceOne Bed One Bath-Small1BR,1BA$1.32
Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

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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 Platte City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Platte City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Platte City is at Unicorn Apartments listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Platte City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Platte City Apartment is $745 at Unicorn Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Platte City is starting from $995 at Brandywine.

What is the most affordable Platte City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Platte City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside and starts from $900.

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