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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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1022 Ridenbaugh St, Unit A5

1022 Ridenbaugh 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
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

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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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$750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 McDonald St

St. JosephMO64505
property at 1505 S 10th St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1505 S 10th St, Unit 1505

1505 S 10th St
St. JosephMO64503
property at 1803 Lion Rd

$800

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$800

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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1803 Lion Rd

St. JosephMO64506

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property at 2423 Jackson St

$825

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$825

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$825

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2423 Jackson St

St. JosephMO64507
property at 1421 Penn St

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1421 Penn St, Unit 4

1421 Penn St
St. JosephMO64503
property at 1318 Atchison St

$850

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$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1318 Atchison St

St. JosephMO64503

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property at 4503 Maxwell Rd

$900

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$900

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4503 Maxwell Rd

St. JosephMO64505

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 in the Buchanan County neighborhood priced from $622. Coventry Apartments in the Buchanan County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. 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 Friendly)Studio,1BA$622
Coventry Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$790
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Joseph, MO

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Joseph area is the $0.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek in the in the Buchanan County neighborhood starting from $1,039. The second greatest value St. Joseph apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at American Electric Lofts starting at $1,460 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Buchanan County neighborhood. 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.
Cottonwood CreekThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.92
American Electric LoftsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
1809 Jules St, Unit 1809.5 Jules St1809 Jules St2BR,1BA$0.83
3203 Squire Ln, Unit 3203 half Squire Lane3203 Squire Ln2BR,1.5BA$0.93
2202 Mulberry St, Unit 2202 Mulberry St2202 Mulberry St2BR,1BA$1.23
Brittany Village1 bd1BR,1BA$1.31
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
Mitchell Park Plaza ApartmentS1 - Standard Studio (Pet Friendly)Studio ,1BA$1.49
Coventry Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Joseph

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

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in St. Joseph, MO with pricing that ranges from $597 to $1,720. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Joseph ranging from $345 to $3,000.

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 $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,207.

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 $950 to $1,313, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $345 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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