Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Forest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (17 Rentals)

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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timberline

616 NE 38th StKansas City, MO 64116
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Cambridge Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Commons

5161 NE Chouteau TrwyKansas City, MO 64119
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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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2029 Swift St
$795Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2029 Swift St

North Kansas City, MO 64116
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Swift Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Swift Apartments

2114 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North VillageA11BR,1BA$760
Knollwood Apartments2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Classic2BR,1BA$875
TimberlineSpruce (Two Bedroom)2BR,1BA$899
The Retreat at Walnut CreekBirch1BR,1BA$935
Forest Park ApartmentsCardinal1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Darby at BriarcliffHoover2BR,2BA$1.79
The Briarcliff City ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.69
North VillageB12BR,1BA$0.89
Forest Park ApartmentsDove1BR,1BA$1.16
CityViewA41BR,1BA$1.67
TimberlineSpruce (Two Bedroom)2BR,1BA$1.09
Park LoftsWalton1BR,1BA$1.39
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.17
The Retreat at Walnut CreekOak1BR,1BA$1.39
The Backyard at One NorthVitalityStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River Forest, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #149

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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