Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MO from $400 (27 Rentals)

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301 W 3rd St
3 Bedroom Apartments

301 W 3rd St

301 W 3rd StGerald, MO 63037
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Aurora Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Aurora Estates

2630 Lisa LnPacific, MO 63069
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Shoe Factory Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoe Factory Lofts

700 W 2nd StWashington, MO 63090
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Union Place Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Union Place Apartments

1020 Independence DrUnion, MO 63084
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214 Maupin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

214 Maupin Ave

214 Maupin AveNew Haven, MO 63068
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Monroe Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Place

1 Monroe WoodsPacific, MO 63069
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1525 Elm Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1525 Elm Dr

1525 Elm DrSt. Clair, MO 63077
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Macarthur Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Macarthur Park Apartments

700 E 5th StWashington, MO 63090
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Denmark Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Denmark Villas

303 Atlantis DrUnion, MO 63084
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Forrest View III
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forrest View III

68 Ira BlandSullivan, MO 63080
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620 Palisades Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

620 Palisades Dr

620 Palisades DrPacific, MO 63069
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1232-1240 Highway K
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1232-1240 Highway K

1232-1240 Highway KSt. Clair, MO 63077
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Flier Drive Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flier Drive Estates

130 W Flier DrPacific, MO 63069
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One Hundred West
1 Bedroom Apartments

One Hundred West

6491 MO-100Washington, MO 63090

Cheapest Available Franklin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franklin County, 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 $706. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franklin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$680
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$706
Chapel Ridge of Union1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$999
Autumn Leaf Apartment HomesBedroom upstairs2BR,2BA$1,150
Water Tower Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin County, MO

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklin County area is the $1.12 price per square foot Bedroom upstairs Model at Autumn Leaf Apartment Homes in the starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Franklin County apartment is the 654 Palisades Dr Model at 654 Palisades Dr starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Autumn Leaf Apartment HomesBedroom upstairs2BR,2BA$1.12
654 Palisades Dr654 Palisades Dr3BR,1BA$1.22
17 Woodland Oaks Dr, Unit Woodland Oaks17 Woodland Oaks Dr2BR,1BA$0.86
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.87
Chapel Ridge of Union1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.48
125 Crescent Lake Rd, Unit 111125 Crescent Lake Rd1BR,1BA$1.04
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin County?

The cheapest apartment in Franklin County is 990 S Lay Ave which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Franklin County costs $1,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin 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 5 regular apartments in Franklin County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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