Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (6 Rentals)

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Downtown Kansas City MO

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
z-123124-Studios on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$695
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$695

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

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kansas City MO area is the $1.26 price per square foot 337 Garfield Ave Model at 337 Garfield Ave in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Downtown Kansas City MO apartment is the 3 Bedroom TH*** Model at Villa del Sol Apartments starting at $1,683 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Roanoke 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.
337 Garfield Ave337 Garfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
Villa del Sol Apartments3 Bedroom TH***3BR,2BA$1.36
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Courthouse Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
Mark One Plaza2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$1.12
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 Kansas City MO

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Kansas City MO?

There are currently 414 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kansas City MO, MO with pricing that ranges from $653 to $13,561. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Kansas City MO ranging from $750 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Kansas City MO?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Kansas City MO ranges from $750 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,503.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

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