Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (9 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Northwest area of Kansas City.

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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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Northwest, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at 616 N 20th St priced from $750. Glen Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$750
Glen Oaks1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Bryant Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, KS

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Hilltop Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes starting at $1,225 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Kensington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hilltop Townhomes3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.93
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$0.90
Stonehedge TownhomesTwo Bedroom Two Baths-Platinum2BR,2BA$1.27
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Oakwood Gardens2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Y Lofts2x1 80% - 2-H2BR,1BA$1.23
Bryant Manor2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Glen Oaks1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest, Kansas City, KS

Ranked #28

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 Northwest Neighborhood in Kansas City, KS

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest is 616 N 20th St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $1,312.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest?

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 Northwest 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 Northwest?

Cheap apartments in Northwest have an average cost of $508 which is $804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.

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