Cheap Apartments for Rent in South City, MO from $500 (29 Rentals)

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Maryville Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maryville Meadows

324 E Summit DrMaryville, MO 64468
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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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University Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Point

1217 W 16th StMaryville, MO 64468

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 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Village Apartments priced from $540. Mitchell Park Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$540
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard StudioStudio,1BA$650
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$725
Woodland TraceOne Bed One Bath-Small1BR,1BA$775
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$797
Hillside ApartmentsRenovated 1bed - 1bath Apartment!1BR,1BA$895
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$925
Anderson House Luxury ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$945

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

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $1.31 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at North Oak Crossing Apartments in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South City apartment is the A2 Model at Manor Homes of Fox Crest starting at $1,349 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Barry Harbor 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.
North Oak Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Manor Homes of Fox CrestA21BR,1BA$1.43
American Electric LoftsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Broadway LoftsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Williamsburg Plaza ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.87
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Hillside ApartmentsRenovated 1bed - 1bath Apartment!1BR,1BA$1.28
Woodland TraceOne Bed One Bath-Small1BR,1BA$1.14

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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 listed at $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South City Apartment is $540 at Parkway Village 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 $695 at Park Avenue Apartments.

What is the most affordable South City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Cove Apartments and starts from $800.

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