Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO from $300 (951 Rentals)

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129 E Bridlespur Dr
$3251 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

129 E Bridlespur Dr

Kansas City, MO 64114
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106 W 11th St
$6503 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

106 W 11th St

Kansas City, MO 64105
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3837 Main St
$789Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

3837 Main St

Kansas City, MO 64111
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Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, MO

Pricing Updated: 01/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, MO area range in price from $305 to $13,561 with an overall median price of $2,001. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ravenwood Somerset at $352, Farview at $650, and Hill Park at $575. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kansas City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ravenwood Somerset$352$3521
Farview$850$65038
Hill Park$912$5751
Stayton Meadows$975$9751
Lewis Heights$995$7859
The Hamptons$995$5957
Royal Oaks$1,000$7452
Summerset$1,060$7506
Oak Creek$1,085$59510
The Estates of Platte Valley$1,085$5959

Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at White Apartments in the Sheffield neighborhood priced from $569. Quality Hill Towers in the Crown Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Quality Hill TowersA51BR,1BA$645
Independence TowersStudioStudio,1BA$650
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$650
3721 Broadway3721 Broadway Blvd - 4Studio,1BA$650
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudioStudio,1BA$650
Unicorn ApartmentsSmall Efficiency Apartment!Studio,1BA$655
The FallsS2QStudio,1BA$671
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$675
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO

As of January 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $0.66 price per square foot 4 bd w/basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the Plan C Model at Chapel Oaks starting at $1,395 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Chapel Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kansas City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Green Village Townhomes4 bd w/basement4BR,1.5BA$0.66
Chapel OaksPlan C3BR,1.5BA$0.87
Hilltop Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.82
Ellison ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.83
North VillageB22BR,1BA$0.87
Canyon Creek ApartmentsLarge One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$0.87
z-051524-Afton Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.88
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.87

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Kansas City Overview

Kansas City, MO, is a vibrant metropolis in the American Midwest making life in Kansas City apartments the best. The city is bright, fun and modern, with a growing public transit system, an international airport, and well-maintained parks.

Why live in Kansas City, MO?

Kansas City is a major metropolitan city that has it all. From all-American steakhouses and football to farmers’ markets and museums, whatever is important to you, you’ll probably find it in Kansas City.

Kansas City, MO
Population: 491,918

Ranked #38

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kansas City, MO

Ranked #1

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kansas City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kansas City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kansas City is at White Apartments listed at $569.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kansas City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kansas City Apartment is $645 at Quality Hill Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kansas City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kansas City is starting from $739 at Aspen Landing.

What is the most affordable Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Village Townhomes and starts from $970.

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