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Downtown Kansas City MO - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Kansas City

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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 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
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$699
Quality Hill TowersA41BR,1BA$712

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

As of April 30, 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 2 Bedroom Model at One Nine Vine Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.30 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.
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
One Nine Vine Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Quality Hill Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Old Town LoftsHanover1BR,1BA$0.79
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Mark One Plaza2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.29
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
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 418 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kansas City MO, MO with pricing that ranges from $683 to $13,561. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Kansas City MO ranging from $725 to $9,500.

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 $725 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,354.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Kansas City MO?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Kansas City MO range from $1,683 to $13,561, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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