Cheap Homes for Rent in Kansas City, KS from $600 (50 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Kansas City.

property at 4545 Main St

4545 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111
property at 2029 Swift St

2029 Swift St

North Kansas CityMO64116

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Read Article
property at 3835 Main St

3835 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111
property at 3305 Wood Ave

3305 Wood Ave

Kansas CityKS66102
property at 3143 Puckett Rd

3143 Puckett Rd

Kansas CityKS66103
property at 4822 Woodend Ave

4822 Woodend Ave

Kansas CityKS66106
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 1

Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, KS

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, KS area range in price from $650 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $2,001. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fairfax at $650, Coronado at $900, and Kensington at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kansas City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairfax$950$6503
Coronado$1,100$9003
Kensington$1,100$6505
Argentine$1,195$1,1951
Edwardsville$1,395$1,2753
Victory Hills$1,395$1,2004
Armourdale$1,412$7959
Santa Fe Industrial$1,447$1,1002
Riverview$1,475$6508
Northwest Kansas City$1,497$65017

Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, KS is a Studio unit found at Cambridge at River Oaks in the Victory Hills neighborhood priced from $660. Courthouse Lofts in the Crown Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge at River OaksSTStudio,1BA$660
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
The FallsS2QStudio,1BA$683
z-123124-Studios on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$695
Quality Hill TowersA51BR,1BA$711
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$733
Suntree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$748
Gatton RentalsStates View 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $0.80 price per square foot Two Bedroom Apartment Model at Ellison Apartments in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $962. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the 3813 Central St Model at 3813 Central St, Unit 3S starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kansas City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ellison ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.80
3813 Central St, Unit 3S3813 Central St2BR,1.5BA$1.14
3415 Locust1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.05
Old Town LoftsHanover1BR,1BA$0.79
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Fox Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.08
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Glen Oaks2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
z-051524-Afton Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.88
Gatton RentalsParkway 90 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Frequently Asked Questions about Kansas City

What type of rentals are currently available in Kansas City?

There are currently 1270 Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS with pricing that ranges from $405 to $15,459. There are also 147 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kansas City ranging from $650 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kansas City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kansas City ranges from $650 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,820.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kansas City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kansas City range from $1,075 to $13,561, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,150.

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.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

decorative image for Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters article

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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.

decorative image for Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

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.