
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Strafford, MO from $500 (54 Rentals)
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413 E Doxey St

North Terrace Apartments

Concord Manor Apartments

Oak Place

Forest Cove Apartments

Eastview Apartments

Quail Ridge East Apartments

Grandview Village

English Village II
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Hillcrest 90

Rosewood Village

English Village

El Chaparral Apartments

El Madrid

Greenway Studios

Lombard Heights Apartments

Moon City Lofts

Briarwood Village

Cherry Lane
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The Greens at Springfield

Town and Campus

East Manor Apartments

The Falcon of Southern Hills Apartments

Trails End Apartments

Meadowview Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

Catalpa East

Forest Cove North Apartments

Coryell Courts Apartments
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1940 Place

Spirit of St. Louis

Townhomes at Quail Ridge

Sugar Wood

Silver Springs

Deeswood Village Apartments

The Columns Apartments

The Crossings at East Cherry

Fulbright Heights

Parkwood Apartments
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Wynnewood

1720 N Fremont Ave

1710 E Commercial St

900 S Crutcher Ave

2346 N Kellett Ave

2034 N Washington Ave

2146 E Bennett St

531-B N Oak Grove Ave

908 S Crutcher Ave

2015 E Page St
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Strafford, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Strafford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strafford Studio Apartments | $952 | $595 | $1,495 |
| Strafford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $991 | $505 | $1,941 |
| Strafford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,004 | $575 | $2,305 |
| Strafford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $720 | $2,685 |
| Strafford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,598 | $2,598 | $2,598 |
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Cheapest Available Strafford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Strafford, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at North Terrace Apartments in the Northeast neighborhood priced from $575. Oak Place in the Northeast neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Strafford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Terrace Apartments | 2 x 1 Small | 2BR,1BA | $575 |
| Oak Place | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 - Forest Cove | 2BR,1BA | $625 |
| Eastview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Quail Ridge East Apartments | Quail Ridge Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Grandview Village | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Greens at Springfield | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Concord Manor Apartments | Concord 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Hillcrest 90 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| English Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Strafford, MO and Nearby
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Strafford area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Parkwood Apartments in the in the Northeast neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Strafford apartment is the Remodeled 2 BR Townhouse Model at Sugar Wood starting at $950 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Strafford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Sugar Wood | Remodeled 2 BR Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Hillcrest 90 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| English Village II | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Rosewood Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Briarwood Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| English Village | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| North Terrace Apartments | 2 x 1 Small | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Grandview Village | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Strafford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Strafford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Strafford is at Eastview Apartments listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Strafford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Strafford Apartment is $600 at Oak Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Strafford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Strafford is starting from $575 at North Terrace Apartments.
What is the most affordable Strafford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Strafford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkwood Apartments and starts from $1,200.
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