Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Joseph, MO from $300 (17 Rentals)

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property at 1022 Ridenbaugh St

$675

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$675

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1022 Ridenbaugh St, Unit A5, Unit A5

1022 Ridenbaugh St
St. JosephMO64501
property at 1515 Felix St

$700

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$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1515 Felix St, Unit 1515, Unit 1515

1515 Felix St
St. JosephMO64501
property at 1506 Jules St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1506 Jules St

St. JosephMO64501

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property at 2110 N 2nd St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2110 N 2nd St

St. JosephMO64505
property at 1111 Penn St

$725

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$725

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1111 Penn St

St. JosephMO64503
property at 708 McDonald St

$750

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$750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 McDonald St

St. JosephMO64505

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

property at 519 N 24th St

$825

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$825

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$825

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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519 N 24th St, Unit Apt B, Unit Apt B

519 N 24th St
St. JosephMO64501
property at 2835 Charles St

$900

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$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2835 Charles St

St. JosephMO64501

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property at 3415 Doniphan Ave

$900

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$900

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3415 Doniphan Ave

St. JosephMO64507

St. Joseph, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Joseph Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Joseph, MO is a Studio unit found at Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment priced from $578. HL29 Modern Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Joseph apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mitchell Park Plaza ApartmentS1 - Standard Studio (Pet-Free)Studio,1BA$578
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$790
Cottonwood CreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Joseph, MO

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Joseph area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3905 Bucher Dr Model at 3905 Bucher Dr, Unit A in the starting from $1,050. The second greatest value St. Joseph apartment is the 104 Winston Pl Model at 104 Winston Pl, Unit Apt D starting at $1,175 with a $0.98 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Joseph apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3905 Bucher Dr, Unit A3905 Bucher Dr2BR,1.5BA$0.88
104 Winston Pl, Unit Apt D104 Winston Pl2BR,2BA$0.98
Cottonwood CreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.92
3203 Squire Ln, Unit 3203 half Squire Lane3203 Squire Ln2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$1.31
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
Mitchell Park Plaza ApartmentS1 - Standard Studio (Pet Friendly)Studio ,1BA$1.48
2319 S 18th St2319 S 18th StStudio ,0.5BA$3.32

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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 St. Joseph

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Joseph?

There are currently 112 Apartments for Rent in St. Joseph, MO with pricing that ranges from $578 to $1,865. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Joseph ranging from $345 to $2,390.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Joseph?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Joseph ranges from $345 to $2,390 with an average monthly rent of $1,245.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Joseph?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Joseph range from $815 to $1,313, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $345 to $2,390. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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