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700 W 2nd StWashington, MO 63090
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Washington, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 990 S Lay Ave priced from $680. Summit Valley Apartments in the Gray Summit neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$680
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$800
Chapel Ridge of Union1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$925
Osage Estates Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Downstairs2BR,2BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, MO and Nearby

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $1.25 price per square foot Estate Homes Model at The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis Homes in the in the Whispering Woods neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at Villages at Lake Silvercote starting at $1,445 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Carlton Glen Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis HomesEstate Homes4BR,2.5BA$1.25
Villages at Lake Silvercote2 bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.16
Osage Estates Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.15
Northridge IOak3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Preserve at Research ParkMisthaven2BR,2BA$1.36
Washington Terrace2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.23
Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Downstairs2BR,2BA$0.93
The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington is starting from $900 at Summit Valley Apartments.

What is the most affordable Washington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Washington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northridge I and starts from $1,250.

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