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Broadway Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Village

201-313 NW 63rd StKansas City, MO 64118
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Eastwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

255 N Eastwood LnKearney, MO 64060
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Alpha Apartments
Studio Apartments

Alpha Apartments

2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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BRIARCLIFF STUDIOS
Studio Apartments

BRIARCLIFF STUDIOS

209 NE 40th TerKansas City, MO 64116
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Forest Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

4800 NE Winn RdKansas City, MO 64119
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Excelsior Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Village

2000 W Jesse James RdExcelsior Springs, MO 64024
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Stoneside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneside Apartments

107 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118
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Cheapest Available Clay County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay County, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Excelsior Village priced from $660. 1 Twenty Two at 63rd in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Excelsior VillageThe Ayers1BR,1BA$660
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR,1BA$695
Northland StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$750
Stoneside Apartments1x11BR,1BA$775
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$785
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$855
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$865
Bennington RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$879
Cherokee VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO

As of January 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $1.09 price per square foot Vera Cruz Model at Serrano Townhomes in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at HarborTown Villas starting at $1,649 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Englewood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Serrano TownhomesVera Cruz3BR,2.5BA$1.09
HarborTown Villas2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.02
Kendallwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
726 NE 68th St, Unit 718726 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.10
Forest Park ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$1.11
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$1.11
Excelsior VillageThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$1.04
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR,1BA$0.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clay County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clay County is at Northland Studios listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay County Apartment is $660 at Excelsior Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clay County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clay County is starting from $775 at 1 Twenty Two at 63rd.

What is the most affordable Clay County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clay County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Excelsior Village and starts from $961.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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