Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (35 Rentals)

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3126 McGee
2 Bedroom Apartments

3126 McGee

3126 McGee StKansas City, MO 64111
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Liberty Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Lofts

360 W Pershing RdKansas City, MO 64108
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Pershing Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pershing Lofts

215 W Pershing RdKansas City, MO 64108
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Crossroads Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads Lofts

1600 Grand BlvdKansas City, MO 64108
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Terrace on Walnut
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace on Walnut

1721 Walnut StKansas City, MO 64108
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1914 Main Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

1914 Main Apartments

1914 Main StKansas City, MO 64108
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Stockyards Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stockyards Place

1515 Genessee StKansas City, MO 64102
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Piper Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Piper Lofts

117 W 20th StKansas City, MO 64108
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Westside, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at z-123124-Studios on Broadway priced from $695. Villa del Sol Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
z-123124-Studios on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$695
Villa del Sol Apartments2 Bedroom TH***2BR,1BA$850
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - StudioStudio,1BA$925
City Club Apartments Crossroads Kansas CityNStudio,1BA$950
Signal Hill StudiosBrand New Studio Apartment - Autumn Special Pri...Studio,1BA$995
The HelmS2-1Studio,1BA$1,018
Union Hill on MainStudioStudio,1BA$1,127
Lofts at Union HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,147
West Side Lofts1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, MO

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.63 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Atlas in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the 2 BR Terrace Model at Luxe at Union Hill starting at $2,497 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Roanoke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AtlasTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.63
Luxe at Union Hill2 BR Terrace2BR,2BA$1.96
Villa del Sol Apartments3 Bedroom TH***3BR,2BA$1.36
Crossroads WestsidePennway 52BR,2BA$1.84
West Side Lofts2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Gallerie ApartmentsBricolage1BR,1BA$1.94
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.45
Lofts at Union HillStudioStudio ,1BA$1.92
z-123124-Studios on BroadwayXLStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #47

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Kansas City. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside is under $1,205.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?

The cheapest apartment in Westside is 3022 McGee which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Westside costs $3,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside?

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 2 regular apartments in Westside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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