
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Morningside area of Kansas City.


Plaza Apartment Center

Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek

Roanoke Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living
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

Plaza Point Apartments

Westley on Broadway

Plaza 209 Apartments

5442 Harrison St

209 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.

Paige Pointe Townhomes

5413 The Paseo

Fountain View on the Plaza

5410-5412 Harrison St

5303 Charlotte St

Baltimore Townhomes

662 E 63rd St

103 W 51st St

Park Plaza Apartments
Morningside, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Morningside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Morningside Studio Apartments | $1,456 | $699 | $3,801 |
Morningside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $670 | $3,875 |
Morningside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $970 | $6,693 |
Morningside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $1,320 | $5,995 |
Morningside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $1,400 | $4,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Morningside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
See all Apartments in Kansas CityExplore Kansas City
Morningside, Kansas City, MO Local Guide
- Nearby Kansas City neighborhoods
- Nearby Cities
- ZIP codes
- Local Counties
- School Districts
Cheapest Available Morningside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morningside area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Paraclete Manor priced from $670. Plaza Apartment Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Morningside apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
---|---|---|---|
Paraclete Manor | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
Plaza Apartment Center | Basement One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Mission Road Studios | Classic | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Southridge | Westport | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Roanoke Apartments | The 39th Street | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Waldo Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Park Hill Apartments | Corner Unit 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Locarno | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, MO
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morningside area is the $1.09 price per square foot 1115 E 76th St Model at 1115 E 76th St in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Morningside apartment is the 5000 Lydia Ave Model at 5000 Lydia Ave, Unit Apt #2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Roanoke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morningside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
---|---|---|---|
1115 E 76th St | 1115 E 76th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
5000 Lydia Ave, Unit Apt #2 | 5000 Lydia Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
1516 E 50th Terrace | 1516 E 50th Terrace | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Paige Pointe Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Locarno | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Waldo Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Quick Rent Budget Calculator
How much rent can you afford?
The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
Pet Friendly LifestyleMorningside, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #65
Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Morningside, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Morningside Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 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.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morningside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Morningside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Morningside is under $955.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morningside?
The cheapest apartment in Morningside is Paraclete Manor which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in Morningside costs $3,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Morningside?
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 98 regular apartments in Morningside 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 Morningside?
Cheap apartments in Morningside have an average cost of $115 which is $2,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morningside.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.