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2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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3000 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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2114 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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North Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Quality Hill Towers in the Crown Center neighborhood priced from $638. Courthouse Lofts in the Crown Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quality Hill TowersA1Studio,1BA$638
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
The KC High LineA3Studio,1BA$799
Old Town LoftsWaltower1BR,1BA$800
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$852
West Bottoms FlatsM2-LIBStudio,1BA$866
Knollwood Apartments2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Classic2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kansas City, MO

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Kansas City 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 North Kansas City apartment is the 2-1.5 Model at Briar Hill starting at $1,198 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Kansas City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
Briar Hill2-1.52BR,1.5BA$1.21
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Hidden Hills ApartmentsPlateau2BR,1BA$1.33
Knollwood Apartments2 bedrooms 2 bathroom Classic2BR,2BA$0.99
Quality Hill Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Old Town LoftsFinance1BR,1BA$1.10
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.29
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.40

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Getting Around North Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Kansas City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Kansas City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Kansas City is at Quality Hill Towers listed at $638.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Kansas City Apartment is $678 at Courthouse Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Kansas City is starting from $875 at Knollwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable North Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cold Storage Lofts and starts from $1,850.

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