
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Urbana, MO from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Aspen Springfield

Oak Place

Cresco

Grandview Village

Northgate Apartments

English Village II

Hillcrest 90

English Village
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El Madrid

El Chaparral Apartments

Greenway Studios

Moon City Lofts

Cherry Lane

The Greens at Springfield

Spirit of St. Louis

East Manor Apartments

Orchard Park Apartments

Forest Cove North Apartments
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Coryell Courts Apartments

Silver Springs

Megan Lane Apartments

SoEl District Lofts

Heer's Luxury Living

The Crossings at East Cherry

400 Place

Fulbright Heights

Parkwood Apartments

Cedarstone & Oak Leaf
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Wyota Commons

Embassy Apartments

526 N Washington Ave

538 N Washington Ave

315 W Pine St

413 E Doxey St

532 W Pierce St

The Willows

2115 N Grace Ave

423 Locust St
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25545 Nugget Dr

97 Timbers Way

521 N Oak Grove Ave

511 N Wall St

2313 N Rogers Ave

2348 N Campbell Ave

4 Iron Oak Ln

710 Hwy O

Artifacts Warehouse Lofts

506 Texas St
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Urbana, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Urbana?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana Studio Apartments | $933 | $550 | $1,455 |
| Urbana 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,075 | $505 | $3,000 |
| Urbana 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $575 | $3,121 |
| Urbana 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $609 | $2,715 |
| Urbana 4 Bedroom Apartments | $982 | $550 | $2,598 |
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Cheapest Available Urbana Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Urbana, MO is a Studio unit found at Wyota Commons West priced from $550. North Terrace Apartments in the Northeast neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Urbana apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyota Commons West | Studios | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| North Terrace Apartments | 2 x 1 Small | 2BR,1BA | $575 |
| Aspen Springfield | 4 Bedroom - Boulder A | 4BR,4BA | $599 |
| Oak Place | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The U at Park East | 3BR/3BA - The Andres | 3BR,3BA | $625 |
| Cresco | 2BR/2BA - Glass | 2BR,2BA | $655 |
| Grandview Village | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Greenway Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| The Greens at Springfield | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Spirit of St. Louis | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbana, MO and Nearby
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Urbana area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Summit Park in the starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Urbana apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Parkwood Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Urbana apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Park | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Parkwood Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| The 505 (MO) | 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| English Village II | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| English Village | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom W/D Hookup | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Vue on Walnut | Student Housing | B1 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| The U at Park East | 2BR/2BA - The Kirkenmeyer | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| North Terrace Apartments | 2 x 1 Small | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Sky Eleven | 2BR/2BA - Gillioz | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Grandview Village | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Urbana Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Urbana?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Urbana is at Wyota Commons West listed at $550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Urbana Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Urbana Apartment is $600 at Oak Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Urbana Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Urbana is starting from $575 at North Terrace Apartments.
What is the most affordable Urbana Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Urbana Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The U at Park East and starts from $625.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
