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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. Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 Charlotte has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. 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
Charlotte Square - 3330-3368 CharlotteCS_Small1BR,1BA$675
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$695
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown East area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value Downtown East 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 Downtown East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.69
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
3415 Locust1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.05
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Three Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$0.96
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Mark One Plaza2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.29
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown East?

There are currently 528 Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO with pricing that ranges from $673 to $13,561. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown East ranging from $725 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown East ranges from $725 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,879.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown East range from $949 to $13,561, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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