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223 N Jackson Ave
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223 N Jackson Ave

Kansas City, MO 64123
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1905 Hardesty AveKansas City, MO 64127
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Downtown East, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown East area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at White Apartments priced from $569. Smart Lofts on Gladstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Downtown East apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudioStudio,1BA$650
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$695
Maple Flats1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Mark One Plaza1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$779
Gillham Housegill0bBStudio,1BA$795
Walnut Tower ApartmentsDogwoodStudio,1BA$796
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$797

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO

As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown East area is the $0.66 price per square foot 4 bd w/basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Downtown East apartment is the 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts starting at $1,428 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Quality Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Green Village Townhomes4 bd w/basement4BR,1.5BA$0.66
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.10
One Nine Vine Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
3415 Locust1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.05
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.03
26th Street StationB22BR,1.5BA$1.44
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.90
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Mark One Plaza1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown East, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Downtown East, Kansas City, MO

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Downtown East, Kansas City, MO

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Kansas City. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown East is at White Apartments listed at $569.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown East Apartment is $725 at Maple Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown East is starting from $779 at Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!.

What is the most affordable Downtown East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Village Townhomes and starts from $970.

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