Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Kansas City, MO from $400 (96 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Courthouse Lofts in the Crown Center neighborhood priced from $678. Pendleton Heights Apartments in the Scarritt Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$699
Maple Flats1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$733
Quality Hill TowersA91BR,1BA$748
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
910 PennA41BR,1BA$779
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$785
Walnut Tower ApartmentsCottonwoodStudio,1BA$800
Century Towers ApartmentsThe Metro1BR,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kansas City, MO

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Kansas City area is the $0.96 price per square foot 4504 NW Pawnee Dr Model at 4504 NW Pawnee Dr in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $2,475. The second greatest value North Kansas City apartment is the 2-1.5 Model at Briar Hill starting at $1,220 with a $1.23 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.
4504 NW Pawnee Dr4504 NW Pawnee Dr4BR,3BA$0.96
Briar Hill2-1.52BR,1.5BA$1.23
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
North VillageB12BR,1BA$1.26
Knollwood Apartments2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Platinum2BR,1BA$1.09
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.81
Mark One Plaza2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Forest Park ApartmentsWren1BR,1BA$1.24
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$1.12
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.17

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Some bike infrastructure

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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 Jazz Hill listed at $750.

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 $825 at Pendleton Heights 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 $1,700.

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