Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Market Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (91 Rentals)
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1015 Pacific St

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River Market, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Market?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River Market Studio Apartments | $1,429 | $683 | $5,556 |
River Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $695 | $6,794 |
River Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $825 | $9,315 |
River Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,536 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available River Market Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Market area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Courthouse Lofts priced from $678. Pendleton Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable River Market apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Courthouse Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
Pendleton Heights Apartments | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Quality Hill Towers | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $711 |
Maple Flats | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Old Town Lofts | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $733 |
Jazz Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Admiral Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
The KC High Line | A3 | Studio,1BA | $833 |
Smart Lofts on Gladstone | 1 Bedroom Top | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Grand Boulevard Lofts | One Bedroom I One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Market, MO
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Market area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts in the in the Quality Hill neighborhood starting from $1,558. The second greatest value River Market apartment is the 1121 Pacific St Model at 1121 Pacific St, Unit 2 starting at $1,400 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Market apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Old Townley Lofts | 1 Bed Loft Style | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
1121 Pacific St, Unit 2 | 1121 Pacific St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Grand Boulevard Lofts | Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
The Landings at River Market | Volker 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Mark One Plaza | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Courthouse Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Old Town Lofts | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Admiral Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Smart Lofts on Gladstone | 1 Bedroom Top | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Pendleton Heights Apartments | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Getting Around the River Market Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Market Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River Market?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Market is under $852.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Market?
The cheapest apartment in River Market is Courthouse Lofts which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in River Market costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Market?
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 66 regular apartments in River Market 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 River Market?
Cheap apartments in River Market have an average cost of $174 which is $2,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Market.
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