Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kansas City KS Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (7 Rentals)

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Boulevard Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Lofts

800 Washington BlvdKansas City, KS 66101
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Fairfax Bluffs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfax Bluffs

3230 Parkwood BlvdKansas City, KS 66104

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!

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Zion Estates
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Zion Estates

416 Freeman AveKansas City, KS 66101

Downtown Kansas City KS, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Y Lofts2x1 80% - 2-K2BR,1BA$995
City View at SplitlogOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1608 Yecker Ave1608 Yecker Ave3BR,2BA$1.06
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$0.95
Y Lofts2x1 80% - 2-H2BR,1BA$1.23
City View at SplitlogOne Bedroom1BR,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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