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Maryville Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maryville Meadows

324 E Summit DrMaryville, MO 64468
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CityView Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CityView Lofts

201 S 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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Summit Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place

516-520 N 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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148 Park Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Park Lane

148 Park LnSt. Joseph, MO 64506
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South City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available South City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South City, MO is a Studio unit found at Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment in the Buchanan County neighborhood priced from $622. Unicorn Apartments in the Congress Corporate Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mitchell Park Plaza ApartmentS1 - Standard Studio (Pet Friendly)Studio,1BA$622
Unicorn ApartmentsSmall Efficiency Apartment!Studio,1BA$625
Coventry Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
University PointVO 2X12BR,1BA$725
Forest Cove2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$725
Clarinda West Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$735
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$790
Park Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$890

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

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3BR · 3.5BA · 2-Car Garage · Basement Model at Staley Crossing in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,432. The second greatest value South City apartment is the ETS-B2- Morgan Model at The Edison at Tiffany Springs starting at $1,695 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Robincrest Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Staley Crossing3BR · 3.5BA · 2-Car Garage · Basement3BR,3.5BA$1.28
The Edison at Tiffany SpringsETS-B2- Morgan2BR,2BA$1.43
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
University PointVO 2X12BR,1BA$0.85
Forest Cove2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Park Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Hillside ApartmentsRenovated 1bed - 1bath Apartment! **MOVE IN SPE...1BR,1BA$1.42
Woodland TraceOne Bed One Bath-Small1BR,1BA$1.32
Oaks Apartments1Bd1BR,1BA$1.36
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$1.31

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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 South City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South City is at Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment listed at $622.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South City Apartment is $700 at Coventry Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South City is starting from $725 at University Point.

What is the most affordable South City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brittany Village and starts from $1,010.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.