
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $673 (77 Rentals)


Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte

532 Gladstone Blvd

Pendleton Heights Apartments

223 N Jackson Ave

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Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

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Grand Boulevard Lofts

2603-2631 Amie Ct

638 Van Brunt Blvd

Lakeview II Apartments

The Landings at River Market

3320 Gillham Rd, Unit 2W

3415 Locust St
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KC Loft Central

1180 E 30th St

712 Linwood Blvd

Flashcube Apartments

26th Street Station

Professional Building

Vine Street Lofts

Marcato

One Nine Vine Apartments

Pickwick Plaza

3330 Gillham Rd, Unit #1

West Paseo, LLC

Gallerie Apartments

1015 Pacific St

Founders at Union Hill
Downtown East, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown East Studio Apartments | $1,419 | $695 | $5,556 |
Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $673 | $6,794 |
Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $779 | $9,315 |
Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $949 | $10,000+ |
Downtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $1,395 | $2,300 |
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Getting Around the Downtown East Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown East is under $840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown East is Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Downtown East costs $2,055.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown East?
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 54 regular apartments in Downtown East 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 Downtown East?
Cheap apartments in Downtown East have an average cost of $112 which is $1,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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