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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, MO

Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, MO area range in price from $275 to $13,561 with an overall median price of $2,388. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Boone Hills at $335, Bristol at $799, and Harrison at $825. 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
Boone Hills$335$3351
Bristol$799$7991
Harrison$825$8251
Fairmount$825$8251
North Blue Ridge$825$8251
Truman Sports Complex$913$5987
Ivanhoe Northeast$986$8851
Royal Oaks$1,000$7452
Swope Parkway Elmwood$1,000$1,0001
Summerset$1,027$7505

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. Park Highlands Apartments in the Marlborough neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $598. 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
Park Highlands ApartmentsStudio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$598
Unicorn ApartmentsSmall Efficiency Apartment!Studio,1BA$600
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$615
Independence TowersStudioStudio,1BA$650
Hampton Court ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$650
Meadowbrook ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$675
The FallsS2QStudio,1BA$677

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $0.87 price per square foot Plan C Model at Chapel Oaks in the in the Chapel Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the 7800 Eby St Model at 7800 Eby St, Unit 3 starting at $775 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Bel Air 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.
Chapel OaksPlan C3BR,1.5BA$0.87
7800 Eby St, Unit 37800 Eby St1BR,1BA$0.52
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.69
Ellison ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1.5BA$0.80
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Hudson Pointe2x12BR,1BA$0.89
z-051524-Afton Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.88
5518 Wabash Ave, Unit 5518 wabash5518 Wabash Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Candlelite Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.88

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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.

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®

53 / 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.

Kansas City, MO Area Reviews

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Amber • 2+ years in Kansas City

February 25, 2025

We call it "Paris of the Plains" because KC really does have it all! It's a very green city with lots of great parks. We've got a lot of culture here, lots of great restaurants, plenty of places to go hiking or catch a show--you name it. It's truly a great place to live. However, public transportation does leave a little bit to be desired. While it's free, bus stops can be few and far between outside of Downtown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kansas City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kansas City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kansas City is under $677.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?

The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is Brookside Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $2,388.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kansas City?

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 3,597 regular apartments in Kansas City 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 Kansas City?

Cheap apartments in Kansas City have an average cost of $257 which is $2,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Kansas City

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

Hello, and welcome! I’m Amber, and I’ll be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Kansas City.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.