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property at 4545 Main St

4545 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111

Kansas City's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Kansas City and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Amber Kanuckel

property at 2029 Swift St

2029 Swift St

North Kansas CityMO64116

Kansas City

Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Kansas City by our Kansas City, MO Local Expert Amber Kanuckel. See how it ranks!

property at 3457 Holmes St

3457 Holmes St

Kansas CityMO64109
property at 3835 Main St

3835 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111
property at 3305 Wood Ave

3305 Wood Ave

Kansas CityKS66102
property at 3050 N 58th St

3050 N 58th St

Kansas CityKS66104

Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, MO

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, MO area range in price from $305 to $13,561 with an overall median price of $2,177. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ravenwood Somerset at $352, Bristol at $799, and Ivanhoe Northeast at $885. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kansas City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ravenwood Somerset$352$35227
Bristol$799$79914
Ivanhoe Northeast$885$88530
Harrison$912$82527
Fairmount$912$82527
North Blue Ridge$912$82527
Lykins$950$95023
White Oak$950$9506
West Blue Valley$970$600986
East Blue Valley$975$600573

Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at White Apartments in the Sheffield neighborhood priced from $569. Park Highlands Apartments in the Marlborough neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $589. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Park Highlands ApartmentsMOPHL 1x1 625sqft '1a1t'1BR,1BA$589
Unicorn ApartmentsSmall Efficiency Apartment!Studio,1BA$600
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$615
Independence TowersStudioStudio,1BA$650
Paraclete ManorStudio1BR,1BA$670
The FallsS2QStudio,1BA$674
Meadowbrook ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $0.70 price per square foot 615 NE Woodlawn St Model at 615 NE Woodlawn St in the in the Northgate neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the 16412 E 49 Terrace S Model at 16412 E 49 Terrace S starting at $1,850 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Country Valley Hawthorn Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kansas City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
615 NE Woodlawn St615 NE Woodlawn St3BR,2BA$0.70
16412 E 49 Terrace S16412 E 49 Terrace S4BR,2BA$0.71
3227 S Benton Ave3227 S Benton Ave4BR,2BA$0.68
8724 E 96th St8724 E 96th St3BR,2BA$0.72
8105 E 66th St8105 E 66th St3BR,1BA$0.63
8020 Forest Ave8020 Forest Ave3BR,2BA$0.75
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.65
Ellison ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kansas City

What type of rentals are currently available in Kansas City?

There are currently 2739 Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO with pricing that ranges from $305 to $13,561. There are also 750 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kansas City ranging from $650 to $8,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kansas City ranges from $650 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,243.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kansas City range from $949 to $13,561, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Kansas City

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

Hello, and welcome! I’m Amber, and I’ll be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Kansas City.

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.