Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Legacy East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $300 (29 Rentals)

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The Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village

8239 Forest AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Riviera Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

9800 Cherry StKansas City, MO 64131
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82 West Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

82 West Crossing

8208 Troost AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Cloverset Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cloverset Valley

10601 Jefferson StKansas City, MO 64114

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Legacy East, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Legacy East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Legacy East area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Canyon Creek Apartments priced from $615. Waldo Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $671. Here are the most affordable Legacy East apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$615
Waldo HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$671
Legacy ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695
Santa Fe Village8517 Holmes RdStudio,1BA$730
Hillcrest EstatesAmber (Studio)Studio,1BA$775
Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
The Ridge at ChestnutTower One Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
BlueStar CrossingsPeak1BR,1BA$895
Willow CreekOld Mid A11BR,1BA$912
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Legacy East, MO

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Legacy East area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2-Bedroom/1 Bathroom Model at The Pines at Red Bridge in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Legacy East apartment is the 2 BR x 1 Bath Model at Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Legacy East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Legacy East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pines at Red Bridge2-Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Paige Pointe Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Cloverset ValleyCedar (A2)1BR,1BA$1.29
Canyon Creek ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Windsong ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.87
Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Willow CreekSouth A21BR,1BA$1.31

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Legacy East, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #189

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Legacy East Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Legacy East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Legacy East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Legacy East is at Legacy Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Legacy East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Legacy East Apartment is $615 at Canyon Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Legacy East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Legacy East is starting from $769 at Waldo Heights.

What is the most affordable Legacy East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Legacy East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Santa Fe Village and starts from $1,300.

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