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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Studio Apartments | $735 | $735 | $735 |
Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $838 | $705 | $975 |
Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $985 | $1,665 |
Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $1,225 | $1,490 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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616 N 20th St | 616 N 20th St | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Glen Oaks | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Bryant Manor | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, KS
As of May 13, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hilltop Townhomes | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Redwood Courts Townhomes | Redwood | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Stonehedge Townhomes | Two Bedroom Two Baths-Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Turtle Hill Townhomes | Tax Credit 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
Oakwood Gardens | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Y Lofts | 2x1 80% - 2-H | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Bryant Manor | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Glen Oaks | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
616 N 20th St | 616 N 20th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest, Kansas City, KS
Ranked #28
Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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 $515 which is $797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.
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