The Ridge of St. Joseph
2121 S Riverside Rd,
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
$887 - $1,251 | 1-3 Beds
The institution now known as Missouri Western State University was founded as a two-year institution in 1915. Since that time, it has grown into a full-fledged university serving roughly 5,500 students and boasting a nationally-ranked business program. The university’s hometown of Saint Joseph is a mid-sized city on the Kansas state line, about an hour north of Kansas City.
Living close to the university campus will put you on the east side of town, surrounded by a mix of residential neighborhoods and retail. One of the biggest nearby landmarks is the popular East Hills Mall, which anchors a large cluster of shops and restaurants in the area. The Downtown district near the Missouri River is packed with eateries, bars, entertainment venues, and a huge selection of other attractions that regularly draw the college crowd on the weekends. The close proximity to Kansas City makes it easy to hop down and explore the larger metropolis anytime you’re craving a change of scenery.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Joseph, MO is $577 for a studio, $741 for one bedroom, $885 for two bedrooms, and $971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Joseph has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Studio
376 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$577/month
Average Rent
1 BR
655 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$741/month
Average Rent
2 BR
913 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$885/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,060 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$971/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Public
Grades K-6
364 Students
Public
Grades K-6
265 Students
Public
Grades K-6
577 Students
Public
Grades K-6
267 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
842 Students
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Grades 7-8
486 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
482 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
474 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
390 Students
Public
Grades K-12
39 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,728 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
717 Students
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Grades 9-12
676 Students
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Grades K-12
39 Students
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