Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (15 Rentals)

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property at 438 N 18th St

438 N 18th St

Kansas CityKS66102
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Hillcrest Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Village

930 N 34th StKansas City, KS 66102
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Eagle's Nest Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle's Nest Apartments

1400 N 38th AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Terrace Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Gardens

3100 Minnesota AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Wyandotte Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wyandotte Apartments

2311-2361 Tauromee AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Kensington, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at 616 N 20th St priced from $750. Wyandotte Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$750
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Glen Oaks1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Oakwood Gardens1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Y Lofts2x1 80% - 2-K2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, KS

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $0.95 price per square foot Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Baths-Platinum Model at Stonehedge Townhomes starting at $1,430 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Victory Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$0.95
Stonehedge TownhomesTwo Bedroom Two Baths-Platinum2BR,2BA$1.27
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Glen Oaks2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Y Lofts2x1 80% - 2-H2BR,1BA$1.23
Oakwood Gardens1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
City View at SplitlogOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$1.15
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Kansas City, KS

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kensington Neighborhood in Kansas City, KS

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?

The cheapest apartment in Kensington is 616 N 20th St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $1,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington?

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 11 regular apartments in Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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