Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (16 Rentals)
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East Village, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Village Studio Apartments | $1,355 | $916 | $1,842 |
East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $819 | $3,981 |
East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $909 | $3,590 |
East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $1,800 | $3,225 |
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Cheapest Available East Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Village area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Courthouse Lofts priced from $678. Pickwick Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $916. Here are the most affordable East Village 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 |
Pickwick Plaza | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $916 |
Artisan KC | Emery Lofts - Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
The Newbern | nwb-0bT08 | Studio,1BA | $975 |
The Helm | S2-1 | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, MO
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.88 price per square foot Richard and Conover - 2 Bedrooms Model at Unity Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the Jarboe Model at Crossroads Westside starting at $1,899 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Roanoke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Village apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Unity Lofts | Richard and Conover - 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Crossroads Westside | Jarboe | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Professional Building | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Century Towers Apartments | Centro (Upgraded) | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
West Side Lofts | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Courthouse Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Artisan KC | Emery Lofts - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
The Newbern | nwb-1bT03 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Lofts at Union Hill | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
Argyle on 12th | Unit Style 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Village, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #84
Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Village Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Village is under $1,238.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Village?
The cheapest apartment in East Village is Courthouse Lofts which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in East Village costs $2,029.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Village?
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 29 regular apartments in East Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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