
Cheap Senior Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO from $300 (44 Rentals)
Apartments for adults 55+ years of age in Kansas City with convenient services, and fun activities.
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Brighton Crossing Apartments

Cottages of Kansas City East Senior Living

Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+

The Community Apartments Senior Living 55+

Pemberton Park (For Grand Families Only)

Swope Parkway Estates for Adults 55+
Kansas City's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Kansas City and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Amber Kanuckel

Bowen Tower

Glendale at the Mansion Apartments
Kansas City
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Kansas City by our Kansas City, MO Local Expert Amber Kanuckel. See how it ranks!

Springs Living- Senior Independent Living

Cottages of Belton Apartments Senior Living

Englewood Vista

The Gardens at Jackson Creek

Connect55+ Independence Senior Community 55+

Bonavia at Withers Farm

Eagle Creek Townhomes

Eastland Court Senior Apartments

City View at St. Margarets Senior Living

Sorrento at Deer Creek Apartment Homes
Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kansas City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Kansas City Studio Apartments | $1,352 | $525 | $8,100 |
Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $305 | $6,773 |
Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $705 | $10,000+ |
Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $949 | $10,000+ |
Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $1,400 | $4,800 |
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Getting Around Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
53 / 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
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 Kansas City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kansas City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kansas City is under $615.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?
The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is 13804 E 50th St which is listed at $275, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $2,188.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kansas City?
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 2,901 regular apartments in Kansas City 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 Kansas City?
Cheap apartments in Kansas City have an average cost of $282 which is $1,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.
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.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Kansas City
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
Hello, and welcome! I’m Amber, and I’ll be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Kansas City.

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.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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.