
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO from $300 (225 Rentals)
Rental terms in Kansas City as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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Waldo Heights

Del Monte

Gatehouse Apartments

Eastwood Crossings

The Landings at River Market

Hudson Pointe

Hillcrest Estates

Coach House Apartments

Plaza Apartment Center
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!

Aspen Landing

Westport Central

910 Penn

Life at Legacy Fountains

Brownhardt

Ambassador

Gillham House

Briar Hill

Crown Heights Apartments

Cleopatra
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

Windemere

Ricardo

The Ethans Apartments

Park Central

Windsong Apartments

The Hamilton

Willow Creek

BlueStar Crossings

Kenwood

Northland Passage Apartments

Timberlane Village Apartments

Bellerive

THE BICYCLE CLUB

Pickwick Plaza

West Bottoms Flats

The Oaks at Prairie View

The Flats at Minor Park

Applewood At The Cove Apartments

Forest Park Apartments

KC Loft Central

City Club Apartments Crossroads Kansas City

Clyde Manor

Interstate Flats

The Township

Roxford at The Crosswalks
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 | $1,331 | $525 | $8,100 |
Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $600 | $6,773 |
Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $705 | $10,000+ |
Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $949 | $10,000+ |
Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $1,400 | $4,800 |
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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
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.
Kansas City, MO Area Reviews
Amber • 2+ years in Kansas City
February 25, 2025We call it "Paris of the Plains" because KC really does have it all! It's a very green city with lots of great parks. We've got a lot of culture here, lots of great restaurants, plenty of places to go hiking or catch a show--you name it. It's truly a great place to live. However, public transportation does leave a little bit to be desired. While it's free, bus stops can be few and far between outside of Downtown.
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 $600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?
The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is 9230 Main St which is listed at $335, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $2,175.
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 3,713 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 $278 which is $1,897 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.