Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (101 Rentals)

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532 Gladstone Blvd
$6951 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

532 Gladstone Blvd

Kansas City, MO 64124
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3100 Gillham Plaza
$827Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

3100 Gillham Plaza

Kansas City, MO 64109
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223 N Jackson Ave
$8501 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

223 N Jackson Ave

Kansas City, MO 64123
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Nowlin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nowlin Hall

1905 Hardesty AveKansas City, MO 64127
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Pendleton Arts Block
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Arts Block

2300 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Emerson Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Manor

2015-2017 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
Senior Living
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown East, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #31

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Downtown East, Kansas City, MO

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Best Local Schools in
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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