Cheap Homes for Rent in Morningside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Morningside, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paraclete ManorStudio1BR,1BA$670
Plaza Apartment CenterBasement One Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Mission Road StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$800
SouthridgeWestport1BR,1BA$840
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$845

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1115 E 76th St1115 E 76th St3BR,2BA$1.09
5000 Lydia Ave, Unit Apt #25000 Lydia Ave3BR,1BA$1.29
1516 E 50th Terrace1516 E 50th Terrace3BR,1BA$0.92
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Paige Pointe Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.12
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Locarno1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside

What type of rentals are currently available in Morningside?

There are currently 215 Apartments for Rent in Morningside, MO with pricing that ranges from $670 to $6,693. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Morningside ranging from $795 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Morningside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Morningside ranges from $795 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,613.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Morningside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Morningside range from $1,320 to $5,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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