
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (48 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the East Side Kansas City MO area of Kansas City.


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East Side Kansas City MO, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side Kansas City MO?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Side Kansas City MO Studio Apartments | $852 | $600 | $1,412 |
East Side Kansas City MO 1 Bedroom Apartments | $910 | $595 | $2,015 |
East Side Kansas City MO 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,094 | $725 | $1,758 |
East Side Kansas City MO 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $895 | $2,628 |
East Side Kansas City MO 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,100 | $2,710 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Side Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available East Side Kansas City MO Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Kansas City MO area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at White Apartments priced from $569. Brookside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable East Side Kansas City MO apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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White Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $569 |
Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Oxford Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Hampton Court Apartments | Junior 1-Bed | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Pleasant Grove Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $680 |
Pendleton Heights Apartments | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Jazz Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Stadium View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Eastwood Crossings | S1.PR | Studio,1BA | $763 |
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts! | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $779 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Kansas City MO, MO
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Kansas City MO area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value East Side Kansas City MO apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Sterling Creek Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Fairland Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Kansas City MO apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Green Village Townhomes | 3 bd w/o basement | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.69 |
Sterling Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
504 Blue Ridge Blvd, Unit A | 504 Blue Ridge Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
5400 Swope Pky, Unit 5400 | 5400 Swope Pky | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts! | Three Bed One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Maple Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Brookside Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
Hampton Court Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Mark One Plaza | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Stadium View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Kansas City MO Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Side Kansas City MO?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side Kansas City MO is under $779.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side Kansas City MO?
The cheapest apartment in East Side Kansas City MO is Brookside Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in East Side Kansas City MO costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side 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 28 regular apartments in East Side 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 East Side Kansas City MO?
Cheap apartments in East Side Kansas City MO have an average cost of $160 which is $1,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Kansas City MO.
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