Cheap Apartments for Rent in South City, MO from $500 (47 Rentals)

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Maryville Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maryville Meadows

324 E Summit DrMaryville, MO 64468
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Summit Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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516-520 N 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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1217 W 16th StMaryville, MO 64468
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South City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available South City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South City, MO is a Studio unit found at Unicorn Apartments in the Forest Oaks neighborhood priced from $600. HL29 Modern Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Unicorn ApartmentsSmall Efficiency Apartment!Studio,1BA$600
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Woodland TraceOne Bed One Bath-Small1BR,1BA$750
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$775
Stove Lofts01GMStudio,1BA$824
WoodcrestPineStudio,1BA$836
The Bristol ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$875
Hillside ApartmentsRenovated 1bed - 1bath Apartment!1BR,1BA$895
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South City, MO and Nearby

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the South City area is the $1.11 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at American Electric Lofts in the starting from $1,260. The second greatest value South City apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Mitchell Park Plaza starting at $1,395 with a $1.23 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for South City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
American Electric LoftsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
Mitchell Park Plaza2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Abernathy LoftsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
North Oak Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.95
Broadway LoftsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Williamsburg Plaza ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.12
Hillside ApartmentsRenovated 1bed - 1bath Apartment!1BR,1BA$1.28
Woodland TraceOne Bed One Bath-Small1BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South City is at Unicorn Apartments listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South City Apartment is $700 at Unicorn Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South City is starting from $775 at Forest Cove Apartments.

What is the most affordable South City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Cove Apartments and starts from $899.

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