Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Forest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (17 Rentals)
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North Village
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Knollwood Apartments
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Briar Hill
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Forest Park Apartments
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The Retreat at Walnut Creek
River Forest, Kansas City, MO Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River Forest Studio Apartments | $1,686 | $1,101 | $3,111 |
River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $745 | $4,453 |
River Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $850 | $9,503 |
River Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $1,393 | $8,903 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Forest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available River Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Forest area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at North Village priced from $760. Knollwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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North Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Knollwood Apartments | 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Classic | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Timberline | Spruce (Two Bedroom) | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
The Retreat at Walnut Creek | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Forest Park Apartments | Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, MO
As of February 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.79 price per square foot Hoover Model at The Darby at Briarcliff in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,973. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the B2 Model at The Briarcliff City Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.69 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Darby at Briarcliff | Hoover | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
The Briarcliff City Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
North Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Forest Park Apartments | Dove | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
CityView | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Timberline | Spruce (Two Bedroom) | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Park Lofts | Walton | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Knollwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
The Retreat at Walnut Creek | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
The Backyard at One North | Vitality | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver Forest, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #149
Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in River Forest, Kansas City, MO
North Kansas City High
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Best Local Schools in River Forest, Kansas City, MO
North Kansas City High
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,123.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $760 at North Village.
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 $850 at North Village.
What is the most affordable River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timberline and starts from $1,245.
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