Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Library District Kansas City, MO from $800 (24 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Library District area of Kansas City.

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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 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 $800. Pickwick Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $916. Here are the most affordable Library District apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Town LoftsWaltower1BR,1BA$800
Pickwick PlazaFlat1BR,1BA$916
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - StudioStudio,1BA$925
Quality Hill Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$963
The Newbernnwb-0bT08Studio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Library District, MO

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Library District area is the $1.88 price per square foot Richard and Conover - 2 Bedrooms Model at Unity Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Library District apartment is the Jarboe Model at Crossroads Westside starting at $1,899 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Roanoke 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.
Unity LoftsRichard and Conover - 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.88
Crossroads WestsideJarboe2BR,1BA$1.83
Quality Hill Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Century Towers ApartmentsCentro (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$1.70
West Side Lofts2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Lucas Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Old Town LoftsFinance1BR,1BA$1.10
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.45
The Newbernnwb-1bT031BR,1BA$1.69
Lofts at Union HillStudioStudio ,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Library District, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #73

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 $1,125.

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 $800, while the average apartment in Library District costs $2,872.

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 13 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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