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Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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Kansas City Overview

Kansas City, MO, is a vibrant metropolis in the American Midwest making life in Kansas City apartments the best. The city is bright, fun and modern, with a growing public transit system, an international airport, and well-maintained parks.

What is the history of Kansas City?

The city gets its name from its proximity to the Kansas River, and was named when a trading post was established in the location to facilitate trade in the area (and was also called West Port). In 1850, a group of investors known as the Kansas Town Company settled the area, and the name changed from West Port to City of Kansas. Because of its location near the river of its namesake, Kansas City thrived as a hub of commerce and trade, and the city continues that trend today.

How is the weather in Kansas City?

Kansas City, MO, enjoys moderate weather. This is a place that experiences all four seasons, but not to uncomfortable extremes. Summers are warm and bright, but the temperature rarely gets above the mid-90s. Winters have snow, but the city manages it well, and the temperature generally doesn’t dip below 5 degrees at its coldest.

How do I get around town?

The city has a public transportation system, locally known as the Metro. Day passes are just $3, allow unlimited boarding, and can be bought easily from any bus driver. The city is also rebuilding the streetcar network starting in the downtown area. If you’ve got a schedule to keep as you move about the city, you'll probably need a car.

What is the Kansas City commute like?

When you are driving around, though, you will notice that Kansas City, MO, has a good commute record. The average commute time in Kansas City is 22.9 minutes, ranking it fifth in shortest commute time in the nation.

What are the local media outlets?

Whether your preference is for drive-time radio or a television program to unwind to when you get home, you’ll be covered in Kansas City, because it’s the second largest television media market in Missouri. Dozens of radio and television stations and several city newspapers are in the city.

Why live in Kansas City, MO?

Kansas City is a major metropolitan city that has it all. From all-American steakhouses and football to farmers’ markets and museums, whatever is important to you, you’ll probably find it in Kansas City.

What Kansas City landmarks should I see?

Kansas City is a place where you can feed your mind, in fact, the city has lots of interesting history and landmarks. There’s Clark’s Point, which offers a beautiful view from the top of a hill, an impressive statue of the Lewis and Clark expedition, as well as a history lesson if you like. Several parks were also battlegrounds during the Civil War. The city was influential in the development and popularity of jazz, and you can visit the jazz museum to learn more about its rich history. Science City at Union Station is a great museum for the whole family, and it has a giant movie screen. In all, Kansas has more than 20 museums, and several universities have campuses in the metropolitan area, including the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.

What is there to do around Kansas City?

The city also has plenty to get out of your apartment in Kansas City and enjoy. You can feed your stomach and unwind at the bevy of restaurants and entertainment destinations throughout the city. Jess and Jim’s Steakhouse was named the “best steakhouse in the country” by Playboy magazine, and you’ll only find it in Kansas City. For food and fun in one stop, head on down to the Alamo Drafthouse for a burger and a brew while you watch a new-release movie or an old-favorite classic. Several “escape the room” puzzle rooms have set up shop in Kansas City, so get together with some new friends and piece some clues together. Unlucky at puzzles, but lucky at cards, right? If it doesn’t go well at the puzzle room, you can also find casinos, including one on a riverboat.

Any annual festivals or Kansas City events to know?

Kansas City holds the usual annual festivals you might expect from any major city, such as St. Patrick's Day, Easter parades and a Polish festival, but it also throws some parties you’re only going to find in Kansas City. Too many to count to really know for sure, but some people say Kansas City has more fountains than Rome, so on Fountain Day, April 12, everyone gets as many selfies as they can with the city-owned waterworks to celebrate the wonderful wet beauty of them all. Kansas City isn't in the exact geographical center of the country, but it’s pretty close, so from April 27–May 7, everyone celebrates being in the middle with Middle of the Map Fest, which includes performances, shows and screenings from local artists. In June, you can travel back in time (figuratively) during Old Shawnee Days and experience what a typical day was like in the 1920s farm community, Shawnee Town. Kansas City isn’t stuck in the past, though, and the KC Pride Fest was named one of the top 10 LGBT festivals in the nation.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

If you ever need a break from all the awesomeness inside your apartments in Kansas City limits, take a quick trip to one of the nearby vacation spots. Nearby is Atchison, KS, which is the birthplace of Amelia Earhart. Just on the outskirts of Kansas City itself, you can get wet and wild at Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark. If you want to get wild, but stay dry, Worlds of Fun has more than 40 rides, including seven high-speed roller coasters. If you want to get away a bit farther, Stockton Reservoir is just a few hours southwest of the city, where you can water ski, scuba dive, catch some fish, or all three at the same time if you're really ambitious (just kidding).

Where is the best place to move in Kansas City?

River Market is a revitalized neighborhood with dozens of lofts and condominiums for rent. Typically, couples in this neighborhood both work, are well-educated, and are in their late 20s to early 30s. Most anything you might need in your daily life is within walking distance, and the neighborhood also hosts the Midwest’s largest farmers’ market. Westport is historically where Kansas City, MO, began and has one of the oldest shopping and dining districts in the city. Most of the residents are young professionals. Country Club Plaza has hundreds of apartments with a mix of condominiums for rent as well, and also one of the oldest outdoor shopping and entertainment districts in the country. The average resident is in the 30s, and around 40 percent of them work in service or sales and office jobs. Kansas City, MO, is major city with all the amenities and culture we come to expect from our big cities in this country. Its position in the middle of the country, firmly set in the Midwest, also gives it a touch of that Midwestern charm.

Kansas City - colloquially called "KC" -- is the largest and most populous city within the state of Missouri. Sitting on banks of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, the city splits on the border of Missouri and Kansas. Whether you are moving to Kansas City from afar or are looking for a new place across town, the selection of Kansas City apartments for rent at ApartmentHomeLiving.com is diverse with great communities all over the city to choose from.

With so many options in Kansas City apartment listings, choosing a location is the first step in finding the perfect place. As your apartment search experts, it's our goal to help you find your new home by featuring the best apartments in Kansas City and the surrounding area of 200+ neighborhoods that make up the city, from the quiet Westport to the affluent Country Club Plaza.

Downtown Kansas City, a vibrant, cultural hub, was named by Forbes magazine as one of "America's Best Downtowns" making apartments in downtown Kansas City a great area of town to consider starting your search. Regardless of where you choose to live in this fantastic city, our apartment living guide provides you with details about all of the apartment communities along with interior and exterior photo tours, floor plans, updated rent pricing, pet policies, and the availability of amenities like included utilities, parking, controlled access, pools, and gyms. Apartment Home Living is designed to do the legwork for you as you explore your housing options with ease, so let us help you determine which community is the best fit for your budget, commute, and lifestyle.

There's no shortage of excitement and adventure for Kansas City locals. Foodies have it made in Kansas City with a vast selection of REAL Kansas City barbecue options as well as a variety of other fantastic eateries beyond BBQ that can be found at places like Zona Rosa - an over 500,000 sq ft entertainment, dining, and shopping hub on the North Side. Die hard sports fans can get out year round by catching a Chiefs game at Arrowhead in the Fall and Winter or a Royals game at Kauffman Stadium in the Spring and Summer. Or, if you are feeling like a little bit of enriching culture or history, you cannot miss the National World War I Museum or the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Living in this exciting Midwest city, you will never be short on fun to get out of your apartment in Kansas City to enjoy.

A culturally rich and diverse city awaits you...along with a heaping plate of the aforementioned world famous Kansas City barbecue. Find your new home among the selection of listings of Kansas City apartments for rent at ApartmentHomeLiving.com and start living the fantastic local lifestyle.

Kansas City, MO
Population: 491,918

Ranked #38

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kansas City, MO

Ranked #1

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kansas City

How much are Studio apartments in Kansas City?

There are currently 314 Studio Apartments in Kansas City with rent ranges from $525 to $4,138 with an average price of $1,277.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kansas City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kansas City ranges from $305 to $8,581 with an average monthly rent of $1,455.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kansas City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kansas City range from $734 to $9,503. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,785.

How expensive are Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 385 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kansas City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $650 to $13,561 - averaging $2,079 for the location.

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