
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO from $300 (234 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

910 Penn

Coach House Apartments

Gatehouse Apartments

Eastwood Crossings

Hudson Pointe

Infinity at Plaza West

Hillcrest Estates

Westport Central
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Aspen Landing

Ambassador

Park Central

The Landings at River Market

Crown Heights Apartments

Plaza Apartment Center

Del Monte

Gillham House

Brownhardt

Windemere
Kansas City - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in 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!

Ricardo

Clyde Manor

Briar Hill

Windsong Apartments

The Township

Willow Creek

West Bottoms Flats

BlueStar Crossings
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

Kenwood

The Ethans Apartments

Haven

Bellerive

The Hamilton

THE BICYCLE CLUB

Pickwick Plaza

Timberlane Village Apartments

Artisan KC

Applewood At The Cove Apartments

Northland Passage Apartments

3435 Main

The Flats at Minor Park

Forest Park Apartments

Westover at The Crosswalks

City Club Apartments Crossroads Kansas City

Cloverset Valley
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 | $1,316 | $525 | $8,100 |
Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $265 | $6,794 |
Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $705 | $10,000+ |
Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,172 | $949 | $10,000+ |
Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $1,100 | $4,200 |
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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.
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 $673.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?
The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is Brookside Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $2,348.
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 3,833 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 $255 which is $2,093 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.

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Written by: Brandie Parton
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.