Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Big Shoal Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Big Shoal area of Kansas City.

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5161 NE Chouteau TrwyKansas City, MO 64119

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Big Shoal, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Big Shoal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Big Shoal area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Creeks of Gladstone priced from $795. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Big Shoal apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$795
Forest Park ApartmentsSparrow1BR,1BA$920
The Retreat at Walnut CreekOak1BR,1BA$965
Englewood VistaThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,050
Kensington Court2C (55+ Adult Living)2BR,2BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Shoal, MO

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Big Shoal area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2A Model at Kensington Court in the in the Bennington Crest neighborhood starting from $1,170. The second greatest value Big Shoal apartment is the Highland Model at The Hills starting at $1,270 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Shoal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kensington Court2A2BR,2BA$1.19
The HillsHighland2BR,1.5BA$1.32
North VillageB12BR,1BA$1.26
The Community Apartments Senior Living 55+A1- One bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Englewood VistaThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.66
Forest Park ApartmentsSparrow1BR,1BA$1.53
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio ,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Big Shoal, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #210

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Big Shoal Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Shoal Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Big Shoal?

The cheapest apartment in Big Shoal is Creeks of Gladstone which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Big Shoal costs $1,465.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Big Shoal?

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 4 regular apartments in Big Shoal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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