
Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS (57 Rentals)
Apartments in Kansas City with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.
Rental terms in Kansas City as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Prairie View at Village West

Johnson Med Center

Village West

Dylan Apartments

Crossroads Westside

Artisan KC

Silverwood Apartments
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The Backyard at One North

The Mark

Brookside 51

Two Light Luxury Apartments

Commerce Tower

Summit on Quality Hill

One Light Luxury Apartments

The Briarcliff City Apartments

Fountain View on the Plaza

Westley on Broadway

City Club Apartments Crossroads Kansas City

Gallerie Apartments

Flashcube Apartments

The Belleview

Apex On Quality Hill

RM West

West 39th Street

West Bottoms Flats

CityView

Thrive at Creekside Apartments and Townhomes

City Place at Westport

The Landing At Briarcliff Apartments

Province of Briarcliff

Highpointe Apartments

The Maxwell

Woodside Village North

520 East

Interstate Flats

International
Kansas City, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kansas City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Kansas City Studio Apartments | $1,351 | $595 | $4,106 |
Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $405 | $6,794 |
Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $795 | $10,000+ |
Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $2,150 | $4,200 |
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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 Short-term Kansas City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Kansas City?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Kansas City is at Puckett Pointe listed at $699.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Kansas City Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Kansas City is $1,985.
What is the largest Short-term Kansas City Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Kansas City is a 3,130 square feet unit starting from $925 at Artisan KC.
What is the average size for Kansas City Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Kansas City is currently at 588 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.