Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union, MO from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Union Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 990 S Lay Ave priced from $680. Riverbend Estates III has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$680
Riverbend Estates III2x12BR,1BA$800
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$800
Chapel Ridge of Union1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,024
Cedar Lakes ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, MO and Nearby

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $1.01 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Southernside Apartments in the in the Tysons Corner neighborhood starting from $1,116. The second greatest value Union apartment is the 3A Model at Walden Pond starting at $1,400 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Murphy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southernside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Walden Pond3A3BR,2BA$1.30
Aventura at WentzvilleAD2BR,1BA$1.49
Madison RockwoodThe LaFayette2BR,2BA$1.47
Washington Terrace1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverbend Estates III2x12BR,1BA$0.97
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Cedar Lakes ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.44
Chapel Ridge of Union1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.51
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$1.36

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Getting Around Union, MO

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32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Apartment is $680 at 990 S Lay Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union is starting from $800 at Riverbend Estates III.

What is the most affordable Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Walden Pond and starts from $1,400.

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