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La Plata, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Plata Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La Plata, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Halls of Brookfield - 55+ Years priced from $685. Ash Street Place Apartments in the Tiger Village Apartments neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La Plata apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Halls of Brookfield - 55+ Years2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$685
Ash Street Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$730
Element Communities Downtown Columbia - Hi...4BR/4BA - Bretona Upgrade4BR,4BA$759
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$760
The Links at ColumbiaClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Plata, MO and Nearby

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Plata area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4B 2.5B UP Model at CROSS CREEK VILLAS in the in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value La Plata apartment is the Three Beds Two Baths Model at Emerson Garden Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for La Plata apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CROSS CREEK VILLAS4B 2.5B UP4BR,2.5BA$0.92
Emerson Garden ApartmentsThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.08
Columbia Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.07
Halls of Brookfield - 55+ Years2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.83
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Ash Street Place Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Plata

What type of rentals are currently available in La Plata?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in La Plata, MO with pricing that ranges from $300 to $2,300. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in La Plata ranging from $585 to $2,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in La Plata?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in La Plata ranges from $585 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,110.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in La Plata?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in La Plata range from $340 to $2,042, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $755 to $1,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $759.

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