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Steeplechase Apartments
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311 NW 96th StKansas City, MO 64155
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Smithville, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Smithville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Smithville, MO is a Studio unit found at Unicorn Apartments in the Congress Corporate Center neighborhood priced from $625. The Ethans Apartments in the Barry Harbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smithville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Unicorn ApartmentsSmall Efficiency Apartment!Studio,1BA$625
The Ethans ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$885
Eighty Eighth & OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
GreenBerry ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,015
Anderson House Luxury Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,065
Crooked Creek2 x 2 A2BR,2BA$1,075
The TownshipBarclay1BR,1BA$1,120
The Reserve At Barry ApartmentsBrookstone - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,152
Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,155
Northland HeightsB12BR,2BA$1,183

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithville, MO and Nearby

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smithville area is the $1.35 price per square foot Midland Model at Granby Townhomes in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Smithville apartment is the The Bolton Model at Lakeside Village starting at $1,473 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Barry Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smithville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Granby TownhomesMidland4BR,3.5BA$1.35
Lakeside VillageThe Bolton2BR,2BA$1.14
Lofts at Tiffany Springs2X22BR,2BA$1.50
Manor Homes of Fox CrestB22BR,2BA$1.53
North Oak Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Crooked Creek2 x 2 A2BR,2BA$1.16
Robin Hill Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths Renovated2BR,2BA$1.53
Barrewoods ApartmentsAcrobat "B"1BR,1BA$1.56
Northland HeightsA11BR,1BA$1.45
Eighty Eighth & Oak1x11BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smithville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Smithville?

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

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Smithville is starting from $1,075 at The Ethans Apartments.

What is the most affordable Smithville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Smithville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at North Oak Crossing Apartments and starts from $1,450.

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As a Kansas City native and the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for the area, I can confidently say that this city is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to go to school, too.

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