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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Library District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Library District Studio Apartments | $1,535 | $800 | $3,402 |
Library District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $733 | $4,370 |
Library District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $960 | $5,962 |
Library District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $2,572 | $4,005 |
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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. Walnut Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Library District apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Old Town Lofts | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
Walnut Tower Apartments | Cottonwood | Studio,1BA | $800 |
KC Loft Central | Board of Trade Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Mark | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,029 |
Flashcube Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,089 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Library District, MO
As of March 25, 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 Two Bed One Bath Model at Lucas Place Lofts starting at $1,354 with a $1.71 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Quality Hill Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Lucas Place Lofts | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
KC Loft Central | 15Walnut | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
Sky On Main | A265 | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Old Town Lofts | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Fairfax Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
The Mark | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
Flashcube Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
Walnut Tower Apartments | Cottonwood | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
Commerce Tower | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLibrary District, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #172
Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,300.
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 $3,113.
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 168 regular apartments in Library District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Library District?
Cheap apartments in Library District have an average cost of $177 which is $2,936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Library District.
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