
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Oaks Neighborhood of Smithville, MO from $600 (4 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Oaks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Oaks Studio Apartments | $751 | $600 | $975 |
Forest Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $700 | $2,372 |
Forest Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,015 | $3,189 |
Forest Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $1,711 | $3,459 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Forest Oaks Neighborhood of Smithville, MO.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Oaks, MO
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Oaks area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Staley Crossing in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value Forest Oaks apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at The Bristol Apartments starting at $2,153 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Romey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Staley Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
The Bristol Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Steeplechase Apartments | Barbaro | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
97 @ North Oak | 1 Bed Loft + $125 Attached Garage (fireplace op... | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+ | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
The Retreat at Tiffany Woods | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
The Landing at Tiffany Springs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
The Township | Barclay | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Anderson House Luxury Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Lakes Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Oaks is under $1,514.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Oaks is Unicorn Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Forest Oaks costs $2,307.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Oaks?
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 Forest Oaks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Forest Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Forest Oaks have an average cost of $381 which is $1,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Oaks.
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