
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kansas City KS Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (7 Rentals)
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Downtown Kansas City KS
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Kansas City by our Kansas City, MO Local Expert Amber Kanuckel. See how it ranks!
Downtown Kansas City KS, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Kansas City KS Studio Apartments | $735 | $735 | $735 |
Downtown Kansas City KS 1 Bedroom Apartments | $991 | $705 | $1,500 |
Downtown Kansas City KS 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $985 | $1,700 |
Downtown Kansas City KS 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $1,295 | $1,325 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Kansas City KS Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kansas City KS area of Kansas City, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Y Lofts priced from $995. City View at Splitlog has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kansas City KS apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Y Lofts | 2x1 80% - 2-K | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
City View at Splitlog | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Redwood Courts Townhomes | Redwood | 3BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kansas City KS, MO
As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kansas City KS area is the $1.06 price per square foot 1608 Yecker Ave Model at 1608 Yecker Ave in the in the Nearman neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown Kansas City KS apartment is the Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes starting at $1,295 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Kensington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kansas City KS apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1608 Yecker Ave | 1608 Yecker Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Redwood Courts Townhomes | Redwood | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
Y Lofts | 2x1 80% - 2-H | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
City View at Splitlog | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kansas City KS Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS is City View at Splitlog which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS costs $1,310.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Kansas City KS?
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 10 regular apartments in Downtown Kansas City KS that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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