
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Essex Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $300 (19 Rentals)
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Essex, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essex?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Essex Studio Apartments | $960 | $725 | $1,145 |
Essex 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $840 | $2,803 |
Essex 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $830 | $3,119 |
Essex 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,450 | $4,672 |
Essex 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,971 | $2,949 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Essex area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 4411 NE 65th Terrace priced from $380. 7108 N Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $480. Here are the most affordable Essex apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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4411 NE 65th Terrace | 4411 NE 65th Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $380 |
7108 N Broadway | 7108 N Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $480 |
Stoneside Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Northland Studios | Classic | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Randall Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MO
As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.16 price per square foot 6705 N Indiana Ave Model at 6705 N Indiana Ave in the in the Kings Gate neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the 10621 N Locust Ct Model at 10621 N Locust Ct starting at $1,495 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Romey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6705 N Indiana Ave | 6705 N Indiana Ave | 4BR,3BA | $1.16 |
10621 N Locust Ct | 10621 N Locust Ct | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
4331 NE 83rd St | 4331 NE 83rd St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.18 |
Broadway Ridge Apartments | Deluxe | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
Randall Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Stoneside Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
The Bluffs | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom with Premium View | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Tanglewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
730 NE 68th St, Unit 730 | 730 NE 68th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
726 NE 68th St, Unit 728 | 726 NE 68th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Northland Studios listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $380 at 4411 NE 65th Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $830 at Randall Court Apartments.
What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Continental North and starts from $1,495.
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