Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (116 Rentals)

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3100 Gillham Plaza
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3100 Gillham Plaza

Kansas City, MO 64109
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Downtown Kansas City MO, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Kansas City MO Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kansas City MO area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at z-123124-Studios on Broadway priced from $695. Harrison Village and Harrison Haus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kansas City MO apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
z-123124-Studios on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$695
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$695
Maple Flats1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$733
Quality Hill TowersA81BR,1BA$736
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Mark One Plaza1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Walnut Tower ApartmentsDogwoodStudio,1BA$796
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$797
Century Towers ApartmentsThe Metro1BR,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kansas City MO, MO

As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kansas City MO area is the $1.30 price per square foot 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts in the in the Quality Hill neighborhood starting from $1,518. The second greatest value Downtown Kansas City MO apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 1/2 Bath Model at Quality Hill Apartments starting at $1,596 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kansas City MO apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.30
Quality Hill Apartments2 Bed / 2 1/2 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Delaware Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.21
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.03
26th Street StationB22BR,1.5BA$1.44
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$1.12
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Mark One Plaza1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Quality Hill TowersA81BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kansas City MO Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO is at z-123124-Studios on Broadway listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kansas City MO Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Kansas City MO Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO is starting from $930 at Admiral Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Kansas City MO Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Kansas City MO Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa del Sol Apartments and starts from $1,683.

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