
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, MO from $400 (49 Rentals)
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Washington Terrace

510 W 5th St

216 W Front St

Riverbend Estates Senior Community

Riverbend Estates II

Shoe Factory Lofts

Riverbend Estates III

520 W 8th St
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509 W 2nd St

990 S Lay Ave

Bennington Place

Pacific Village Apartments

Osage Estates Apartments

Summit Valley Apartments

Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes

Chapel Ridge of Union

Cedar Lakes Apartments
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Vista on the Park

Southernside Apartments

Wall Street Senior Living

Enclave at Winghaven

Preserve at Research Park

Northridge I

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Aurora Estates

Hearthstone at Autumn Hollow

Synergy at the Meadows
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Aventura at Wentzville

The Sullivan

The Waterways of Lake Saint Louis Apartments

Water Tower Apartments

Pinecrest Apartments

Villages at Lake Silvercote

Aventura at Hawk Ridge

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Pineview Apartments

The Prairie Luxury Apartments
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Avenue64 Apartments

The Solstice

Citrine Apartments

The Legends on the Park Apartments

827 S Old Potosi Rd

11 Fox Hvn Dr

2236 Cordova Ct

1722 Gascony Parc Dr

615 Portsmouth Dr
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11300 Spring Creek Ln

18511 Wild Horse Creek Rd

133 Youngridge Dr

129 Ft Hancock Cir
Washington, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio Apartments | $715 | $715 | $715 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $710 | $1,847 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $945 | $2,475 |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,250 | $2,875 |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $3,000 | $3,400 |
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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 $710. Osage Estates Apartments in the Pacific neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 990 S Lay Ave | 990 South Lay | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| Osage Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Summit Valley Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Chapel Ridge of Union | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Vista on the Park | 101 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Cedar Lakes Apartments | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,155 |
| Enclave at Winghaven | The Charles | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Northridge I | Maple | 3BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Aurora Estates | 2x1 Layout | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, MO and Nearby
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $1.30 price per square foot Townhome - Bennington Model at Bennington Place in the in the Warren County neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the Maple Model at Northridge I starting at $1,250 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Warren County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington Place | Townhome - Bennington | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| Northridge I | Maple | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Southernside Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Aventura at Hawk Ridge | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Cedar Lakes Apartments | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Summit Valley Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Osage Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Chapel Ridge of Union | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 990 S Lay Ave | 990 South Lay | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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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 $710 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 $950 at Osage Estates 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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