Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Kansas City, MO from $600 (64 Rentals)

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1015 Pacific St

Kansas CityMO64106
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Pennbrooke
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pennbrooke

604 W 10th StKansas City, MO 64105
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Columbus Park Plaza
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Columbus Park Plaza

801 Pacific StKansas City, MO 64106
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Normandy Apartments
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Normandy Apartments

501 W 11th StKansas City, MO 64105
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Admiral Apartments

1310 Admiral BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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Chase Apartments
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Chase Apartments

200 Delaware StKansas City, MO 64105
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Chambers Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chambers Lofts

25 E 12th StKansas City, MO 64106
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Loft at 917
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Loft at 917

917 Wyandotte StKansas City, MO 64105
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Central Business District, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Courthouse Lofts priced from $678. Old Town Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $733. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$733
Quality Hill TowersA91BR,1BA$748
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
910 PennA41BR,1BA$779
Walnut Tower ApartmentsCottonwoodStudio,1BA$800
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
The KC High LineA3Studio,1BA$833
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$852
Pickwick PlazaFlatStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MO

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom TH*** Model at Villa del Sol Apartments in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,683. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts starting at $1,558 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Quality Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa del Sol Apartments3 Bedroom TH***3BR,2BA$1.36
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
Unity Lofts (Old Townley/Richards & Conover)Old Townley 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
One Nine Vine Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Quality Hill Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.90
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$1.12
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.45

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Central Business District, Kansas City, MO

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Kansas City, Missouri. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Courthouse Lofts which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?

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 1,025 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?

Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $186 which is $2,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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