Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brown Estates Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Brown Estates, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brown Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brown Estates area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Park Highlands Apartments priced from $598. Bowen Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Brown Estates apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Highlands ApartmentsStudio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$598
Bowen TowerE1Studio,1BA$740
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Eastwood CrossingsS1.PRStudio,1BA$773
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brown Estates, MO

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brown Estates area is the $0.96 price per square foot Three Bed One Bath Model at Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts! in the in the Wendell Phillips neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Brown Estates apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Paige Pointe Townhomes starting at $1,110 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Legacy East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brown Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Three Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$0.96
Paige Pointe Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.12
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
BLVD 64Nelson1BR,1BA$1.64
Melrose Place Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$1.38
Park Highlands ApartmentsStudio Apartment HomeStudio ,1BA$1.09
Eastwood CrossingsS1.PRStudio ,1BA$1.55
Bowen TowerE1Studio ,1BA$1.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brown Estates, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #247

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Brown Estates Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brown Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brown Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brown Estates is under $1,080.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brown Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Brown Estates is Park Highlands Apartments which is listed at $633, while the average apartment in Brown Estates costs $1,310.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brown Estates?

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 Brown Estates 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 Brown Estates?

Cheap apartments in Brown Estates have an average cost of $146 which is $1,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brown Estates.

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