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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

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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!

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property at 2029 Swift St

2029 Swift St

North Kansas CityMO64116
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
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Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, MO

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, MO area range in price from $650 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $2,647. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Kaill Pleasant Valley at $695, Richards Gebaur at $750, and Central Hyde Park at $850. 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
Kaill Pleasant Valley$695$69519
Richards Gebaur$750$7509
Central Hyde Park$850$85026
North Hyde Park$850$85026
Harrison$925$92515
North Blue Ridge$925$92515
Downtown Kansas City KS$950$65030
Country Lane Estates$1,000$1,00017
Armour Hills$1,095$95068
Vineyard Estates$1,100$1,10015

Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 13804 E 50th St in the Blue Vue Hills neighborhood priced from $275. 604 NE Ash St in the Henley Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
13804 E 50th St13804 E 50th St1BR,1BA$275
604 NE Ash St604 NE Ash St1BR,1BA$275
212 W 97th St212 W 97th St1BR,1BA$300
710 E 86 Terrace710 E 86 Terrace1BR,1BA$300
7408 NW 79 Ct7408 NW 79 Ct1BR,1BA$310
9230 Main St9230 Main St1BR,1BA$335
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Park Highlands ApartmentsMOPHL 1x1 625sqft '1a1t'1BR,1BA$589
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $0.71 price per square foot 16412 E 49 Terrace S Model at 16412 E 49 Terrace S in the in the Country Valley Hawthorn Square neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the 3320 S Emery St Model at 3320 S Emery St starting at $1,945 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Hanthorn 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.
16412 E 49 Terrace S16412 E 49 Terrace S4BR,2BA$0.71
3320 S Emery St3320 S Emery St4BR,3BA$0.83
8724 E 96th St8724 E 96th St3BR,2BA$0.72
8105 E 66th St8105 E 66th St3BR,1BA$0.63
Green Village Townhomes4 bd w/basement4BR,1.5BA$0.66
Chapel OaksPlan C3BR,1.5BA$0.87
Ellison ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.81
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kansas City

What type of rentals are currently available in Kansas City?

There are currently 2726 Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO with pricing that ranges from $305 to $13,561. There are also 805 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 $2,212.

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 $725 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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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.