Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Forest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (15 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the River Forest area of Kansas City.

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Forest Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

4800 NE Winn RdKansas City, MO 64119
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Chouteau Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chouteau Village

3711 N Jackson AveKansas City, MO 64117
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Timberline
2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberline

616 NE 38th StKansas City, MO 64116

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Devling Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Devling Place

3600-3634 NE Chouteau TfwyKansas City, MO 64117
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Alpha Apartments
Studio Apartments

Alpha Apartments

2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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Gardens at Northgate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardens at Northgate

3000 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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Swift Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Swift Apartments

2114 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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River Forest, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Forest area of Kansas City, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at North Village priced from $865. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North VillageB22BR,1BA$865
Forest Park ApartmentsSparrow1BR,1BA$920
Knollwood Apartments2 bedrooms 2 bathroom Classic2BR,2BA$925
The Retreat at Walnut CreekOak1BR,1BA$965
The OxBowS1Studio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, MO

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2-1.5 Model at Briar Hill in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,219. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the B1 Model at North Village starting at $1,195 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Briar Hill2-1.52BR,1.5BA$1.23
North VillageB12BR,1BA$1.26
Knollwood Apartments2 bedrooms 2 bathroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.04
The Landing At Briarcliff ApartmentsB11BR,1BA$1.91
CityViewA31BR,1BA$1.71
Park LoftsWalton1BR,1BA$1.49
Union Berkley RiverfrontArmstrong - B1b1BR,1BA$1.78
The Backyard at One NorthHaven1BR,1BA$1.63
The Retreat at Walnut CreekOak1BR,1BA$1.40
Forest Park ApartmentsSparrow1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River Forest, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #137

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the River Forest Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Forest is at The OxBow listed at $1,031.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $920 at Forest Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Forest is starting from $865 at North Village.

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