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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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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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Landmark Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Towers

1203 W College StLiberty, MO 64068
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Gardens at Northgate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardens at Northgate

3000 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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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. Northland Studios in the Kings Gate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Excelsior VillageThe Ayers1BR,1BA$660
Northland StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$725
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR,1BA$750
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$785
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$850
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$855
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$865
Hillside Apartments1x11BR,1BA$895
Village Gardens Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$900
Cherokee VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at HarborTown Villas in the in the Englewood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Model at Arbor Mist Townhomes starting at $1,625 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Bennington Crest 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.
HarborTown Villas2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.87
Arbor Mist Townhomes2 Bed, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.16
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.02
Kendallwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Excelsior VillageThe Cambridge3BR,1.5BA$1.00
Stoneside Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.14
Village Gardens Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.10
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR,1BA$0.99
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.17

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 $725.

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 $765 at Excelsior Village.

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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