Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Library District Kansas City, MO from $700 (15 Rentals)

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Chambers Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chambers Lofts

25 E 12th StKansas City, MO 64106
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Loft at 917
1 Bedroom Apartments

Loft at 917

917 Wyandotte StKansas City, MO 64105
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Midland Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Lofts

1221 Baltimore AveKansas City, MO 64105
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Mulberry Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Lofts

905 Broadway BlvdKansas City, MO 64105
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Harvey Dutton Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Dutton Lofts

802 Broadway BlvdKansas City, MO 64105
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Lucas Place Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lucas Place Lofts

323 W 8th StKansas City, MO 64105

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Library District, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Library District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Library District area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Old Town Lofts priced from $733. Quality Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $963. Here are the most affordable Library District apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$733
Quality Hill Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$963
KC Loft CentralBoard of Trade StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The MarkStudioStudio,1BA$1,036
Flashcube ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,056

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Library District, MO

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Library District area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Quality Hill Apartments in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Library District apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Lucas Place Lofts starting at $1,177 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Library District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Quality Hill Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Lucas Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Sky On MainA2651BR,1BA$2.78
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$1.12
Fairfax Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.02
One Light Luxury ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.72
KC Loft CentralBoard of Trade StudioStudio ,1BA$1.94
The MarkStudioStudio ,1BA$2.12
Flashcube ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.23
Commerce TowerS3Studio ,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Library District, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #159

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Library District Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Library District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Library District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Library District is under $1,355.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Library District?

The cheapest apartment in Library District is Old Town Lofts which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in Library District costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Library District?

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 11 regular apartments in Library District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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