Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (113 Rentals)
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Quality Hill Towers

Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

Pendleton Heights Apartments

910 Penn

The Landings at River Market

Century Towers Apartments
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The KC High Line

3022 McGee

Grand Boulevard Lofts

2603-2631 Amie Ct

Lakeview II Apartments

Walnut Tower Apartments

Vine Street Lofts

West Bottoms Flats

Pickwick Plaza

Artisan KC
Downtown Kansas City MO - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Kansas City
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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Quality Hill Apartments

Signal Hill Studios

KC Loft Central

West Side Lofts

Commerce Tower

The Mark

Marcato
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1180 E 30th St

Gallerie Apartments

Argyle on 12th

Flashcube Apartments

Founders at Union Hill

Harvey Dutton Lofts

Union Hill on Main

Villa del Sol Apartments

Lofts at Union Hill

26th Street Station

Professional Building

Arterra KC

Cold Storage Lofts

One Nine Vine Apartments

One Light Luxury Apartments

RM West
Downtown Kansas City MO, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Kansas City MO Studio Apartments | $1,412 | $683 | $5,556 |
Downtown Kansas City MO 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $699 | $6,794 |
Downtown Kansas City MO 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $825 | $9,315 |
Downtown Kansas City MO 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,558 | $1,666 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Kansas City MO 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Courthouse Lofts priced from $678. z-123124-Studios on Broadway 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Courthouse Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
z-123124-Studios on Broadway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Harrison Village and Harrison Haus | Harrison Haus - The 3035 | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Pendleton Heights Apartments | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Quality Hill Towers | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $711 |
Maple Flats | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Old Town Lofts | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
Jazz Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Admiral Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
The KC High Line | A3 | Studio,1BA | $833 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kansas City MO, MO
As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kansas City MO area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts in the in the Quality Hill neighborhood starting from $1,558. The second greatest value Downtown Kansas City MO apartment is the Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom Model at Grand Boulevard Lofts starting at $1,061 with a $1.10 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Old Townley Lofts | 1 Bed Loft Style | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Grand Boulevard Lofts | Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
The Landings at River Market | Volker 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Mark One Plaza | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Courthouse Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
3022 McGee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Old Town Lofts | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Lakeview II Apartments | Cozy One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Admiral Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Pendleton Heights Apartments | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kansas City MO Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Kansas City MO is under $833.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO is Courthouse Lofts which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Kansas City MO?
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 65 regular apartments in Downtown Kansas City MO that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Kansas City MO have an average cost of $119 which is $2,881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kansas City MO.
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