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How much does it cost to rent a home in Platte City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Platte City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,319 | $925 | $1,700 |
Platte City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,863 | $1,285 | $2,855 |
Platte City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,464 | $1,695 | $3,280 |
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Cheapest Available Platte City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Platte City, MO is a Studio unit found at Unicorn Apartments in the Forest Oaks neighborhood priced from $600. Woodland Trace in the Summerset neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Platte City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Unicorn Apartments | Small Efficiency Apartment! | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Stove Lofts | 01GM | Studio,1BA | $824 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Platte City, MO and Nearby
As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Platte City area is the $1.00 price per square foot Spacious Townhomes Available for Winter / Sprin... Model at Windsor Townhomes Community in the in the The Hamptons neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Platte City apartment is the Riverton - Renovated Model at The Reserve At Barry Apartments starting at $1,632 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Boardwalk Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Platte City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Windsor Townhomes Community | Spacious Townhomes Available for Winter / Sprin... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
The Reserve At Barry Apartments | Riverton - Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
The Edison at Tiffany Springs | Morgan | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Lansing Heights Townhomes | 2/2 Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Stonleigh | 2BR/1.5BA Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
Vintage at Zona Rosa | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Williamsburg Plaza Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Anderson House Luxury Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Platte City
What type of rentals are currently available in Platte City?
There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Platte City, MO with pricing that ranges from $600 to $7,541. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Platte City ranging from $750 to $3,280.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Platte City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Platte City ranges from $750 to $3,280 with an average monthly rent of $1,561.
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