
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cole County, MO from $400 (15 Rentals)
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Cole County, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cole County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cole County Studio Apartments | $755 | $450 | $1,060 |
Cole County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $798 | $450 | $925 |
Cole County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $948 | $495 | $1,500 |
Cole County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,007 | $542 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available Cole County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cole County, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Schrimpf Management priced from $450. Timberline Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cole County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Schrimpf Management | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
Timberline Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
Lakeside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Cliffside | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cole County, MO
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cole County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Cliffside in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Cole County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Apartments Model at Schrimpf Management starting at $595 with a $0.48 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cole County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cliffside | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Schrimpf Management | 2 Bedroom Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $0.48 |
Timberline Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
308 W Ashley St, Unit B | 308 W Ashley St | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
1006 Oak St, Unit B | 1006 Oak St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Lakeside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cole County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cole County?
The cheapest apartment in Cole County is Schrimpf Management which is listed at $450, while the average apartment in Cole County costs $850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cole County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Cole County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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