
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS from $300 (371 Rentals)
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4318-4318.5-43185 Pearl St

4201 S Minnie St

The Helm

City View at Splitlog

2554 W 47th Ave, Unit B

2554-2560 W 47th Ave

Johnson Med Center

Woodview Apartments

University Villa Apartments

4033-4035 Springfield St

Turtle Hill Townhomes

4314-4314.5-43145 Pearl St

519 S 81 St

Prairie View at Village West

Legends 267

Redwood Courts Townhomes

Village West

City View at St. Margarets Senior Living
Kansas City, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kansas City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Kansas City Studio Apartments | $1,418 | $540 | $3,899 |
Cheap Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $699 | $6,773 |
Cheap Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,213 | $795 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,475 | $2,150 | $4,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, KS
Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, KS area range in price from $595 to $10,978 with an overall median price of $1,799. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Morris at $1,250, Muncie Stony Point at $1,250, and Bethel Welborn at $815. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kansas City Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Morris | $1,250 | $1,250 | 6 |
Muncie Stony Point | $1,250 | $1,250 | 6 |
Bethel Welborn | $1,295 | $815 | 114 |
Kensington | $1,325 | $699 | 396 |
Northwest | $1,325 | $705 | 378 |
Coronado | $1,350 | $595 | 376 |
Nearman Hills | $1,350 | $595 | 333 |
Quindaro Bluffs | $1,350 | $705 | 354 |
Colonial Village | $1,700 | $835 | 3298 |
Northeast Kansas City | $1,717 | $699 | 3240 |
Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Courthouse Lofts in the Crown Center neighborhood priced from $678. The Falls in the Crestview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $684. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Courthouse Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
The Falls | S2Q | Studio,1BA | $684 |
z-123124-Studios on Broadway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Old Town Lofts | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
Del Monte | delm0bA2 | Studio,1BA | $745 |
Quality Hill Towers | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $748 |
Gatton Rentals | States View 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
616 N 20th St | 616 N 20th St | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Suntree Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $0.70 price per square foot 615 NE Woodlawn St Model at 615 NE Woodlawn St in the in the Northgate neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the 4504 NW Pawnee Dr Model at 4504 NW Pawnee Dr starting at $2,475 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kansas City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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615 NE Woodlawn St | 615 NE Woodlawn St | 3BR,2BA | $0.70 |
4504 NW Pawnee Dr | 4504 NW Pawnee Dr | 4BR,3BA | $0.96 |
1608 Yecker Ave | 1608 Yecker Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Redwood Courts Townhomes | Redwood | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
Ellison Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
3415 Locust | 1 Bed Room | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Fox Creek Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Glen Oaks | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
z-051524-Afton Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Courthouse Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
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Getting Around Kansas City, KS
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
21 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kansas City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kansas City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kansas City is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?
The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is Courthouse Lofts which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $1,799.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kansas City?
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 3,156 regular apartments in Kansas City 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 Kansas City?
Cheap apartments in Kansas City have an average cost of $423 which is $1,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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