
Cheap Apartments for Rent near South City, MO from $550 (45 Rentals)
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Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment

Unicorn Apartments

Forest Cove

Coventry Apartments

Corby Grove Apartments

HL29 Modern Flats

Cottonwood Creek

University Point
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Riverview Apartments

American Electric Lofts

Brittany Village

Woodland Trace

Brandywine

Oaks Apartments

The Ridge of St. Joseph

Woodcrest

The Township
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Stove Lofts

Lofts at Tiffany Springs

810 W 15th St

Anderson House Luxury Apartments

Williamsburg Plaza Apartments

702 W Nelson St

Parkway Village Apartments

Maryville Meadows
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1922 N 3rd St

515 E 7th St

CityView Lofts

Summit Place

Park Avenue Apartments

Clarinda West Apartments

Frederick Apartments

714 Hazel St

1223 Sylvanie St
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2822 Jules St

513 E Colorado Ave

1219 N 11th St

148 Park Lane

307 N 13th St

Broadway Lofts

2136 S 12th St

3515 S 11th Street Rd

1504 N 10th St
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South City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South City Studio Apartments | $814 | $606 | $1,025 |
| South City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $550 | $3,357 |
| South City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $775 | $3,083 |
| South City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $875 | $4,583 |
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Cheapest Available South City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South City, MO is a Studio unit found at Unicorn Apartments in the Congress Corporate Center neighborhood priced from $625. Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment in the Buchanan County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $628. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Apartments | Small Efficiency Apartment! | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment | S1 - Standard Studio (Pet Friendly) | Studio,1BA | $628 |
| HL29 Modern Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Cottonwood Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Riverview Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| American Electric Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Brittany Village | 2 Bd | 2BR,1BA | $890 |
| Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Township | Washburn | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, MO and Nearby
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3 Bedroom • 1 Bathroom - The Union Model at Station Lofts in the in the Leavenworth County neighborhood starting from $2,087. The second greatest value South City apartment is the 3BR · 2.5BA · 1-Car Garage Model at Staley Crossing starting at $1,933 with a $1.42 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Lofts | 3 Bedroom • 1 Bathroom - The Union | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Staley Crossing | 3BR · 2.5BA · 1-Car Garage | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| Villas at North Oak | The Sycamore | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Brittany Village | 2 Bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Cottonwood Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| American Electric Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
| Riverview Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment | S1 - Standard Studio (Pet Friendly) | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
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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 Unicorn Apartments listed at $625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South City Apartment is $745 at Unicorn 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 $795 at Clarinda West 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 Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment and starts from $1,010.
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