
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, MO from $400 (33 Rentals)
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726 E 5th St, Unit Main Level, Unit Main Level

Riverbend Estates Senior Community

Riverbend Estates II

Shoe Factory Lofts

21 Village W Ct

5 Calvin Ln
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Riverbend Estates III

1358 Pottery Rd

990 S Lay Ave

Bennington Place

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Chapel Ridge of Union

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Vista on the Park

Southernside Apartments

Wall Street Senior Living

Villages at Lake Silvercote

Northridge I

Preserve at Research Park
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Enclave at Winghaven

Aventura at Hawk Ridge

6 S Center St

1118 Franklin Ave

58 Weis Ave

326 Perkins Rd

1111 Columbus Cir

2236 Cordova Ct
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17048 Sandalwood Creek Dr
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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 | $1,396 | $710 | $1,867 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $900 | $2,475 |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $1,250 | $2,875 |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $2,900 | $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 Gray Summit 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 |
| Bennington Place | One Bed Second Floor | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Chapel Ridge of Union | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Cedar Lakes Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Northridge I | Maple | 3BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Preserve at Research Park | Manderly | 1BR,1BA | $1,259 |
| Enclave at Winghaven | The Charles | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, MO and Nearby
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $1.55 price per square foot Aspen II Model at Creekside Landing in the in the Tysons Corner neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at Villages at Lake Silvercote starting at $1,400 with a $1.12 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Landing | Aspen II | 3BR,3BA | $1.55 |
| Villages at Lake Silvercote | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Legends on the Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Northridge I | Oak | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Aventura at Wentzville | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Summit Valley Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes | 1 bedroom downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Osage Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Chapel Ridge of Union | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 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 $945 at Bennington Place.
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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