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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. 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 Washington 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
Vista On The Park: Inspired LivingVista on the Park - Brand New One bedroom Apart...1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, MO and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $1.46 price per square foot Rental Homes Model at Waterways Apartments in the in the Whispering Woods neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the Estate Homes Model at The Estates at The Waterways starting at $3,500 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Whispering Woods 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.
Waterways ApartmentsRental Homes4BR,2.5BA$1.46
The Estates at The WaterwaysEstate Homes4BR,2.5BA$1.46
Bennington Place - Beautifully Renovated ApartmentsTownhome - Bennington2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Northridge IOak3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Southernside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Aventura at WentzvilleAD2BR,1BA$1.49
Washington Terrace1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverbend Estates III2x12BR,1BA$0.97
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$1.36

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33 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $800 at Riverbend Estates III.

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 $1,300.

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