Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Kansas City, MO from $600 (79 Rentals)

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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. Quality Hill Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $722. 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
Quality Hill TowersA41BR,1BA$722
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
The KC High LineA3Studio,1BA$799
Old Town LoftsWaltower1BR,1BA$800
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Villa del Sol Apartments2 Bedroom TH***2BR,1BA$850
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$852
Pickwick PlazaFlat1BR,1BA$916
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - StudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MO

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.49 price per square foot B1 Model at OGGI Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,950. 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.
OGGI LoftsB12BR,1BA$1.49
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Professional Building2x12BR,1BA$1.56
Quality Hill Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Old Town LoftsFinance1BR,1BA$1.10
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.29
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.45
Jazz HillStudioStudio ,1BA$1.51

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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 $925.

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 $2,964.

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 51 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 $169 which is $2,795 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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