Cheap Homes for Rent in Jackson County, MO from $300 (144 Rentals)

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property at 4545 Main St

$775 - $825

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 8

4545 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111

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property at 10605 E 27th St S

$875

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$875
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$875

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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10605 E 27th St S

IndependenceMO64052

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property at 4513 Virginia Ave

$980

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$980
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$980

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110
property at 600 E 8th St

$999 - $1,250

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

600 E 8th St

Kansas CityMO64106

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property at 1417 W Short Ave

$1,000

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$1,000
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1417 W Short Ave, Unit B

1417 W Short Ave
IndependenceMO64050

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Cheapest Available Jackson County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jackson County, MO is a Studio unit found at White Apartments in the Sheffield neighborhood priced from $569. Oxford Commons in the Fairway Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Paseo GardenStudioStudio,1BA$650
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$658
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Pleasant Grove ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio,1BA$699
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, MO

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3B 2.5B TH w/NB Model at GLENDALE TOWNHOMES in the in the Southern neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Jackson County apartment is the Brooklyn Model at Western starting at $1,400 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the 18th and Vine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jackson County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GLENDALE TOWNHOMES3B 2.5B TH w/NB3BR,2.5BA$1.00
WesternBrooklyn2BR,1BA$0.88
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.73
Brookwood Village Townhomes3A3BR,1.5BA$1.01
Old Town Lofts2x22BR,2BA$0.83
Villa del Sol2 Bdrm Townhome, 953 SqFt, Tax Credit, Project-...2BR,1BA$0.92
Blue Ridge Place1B1B R (1x1 840 SF A)1BR,1BA$0.98
Gatehouse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Jackson County?

There are currently 2090 Apartments for Rent in Jackson County, MO with pricing that ranges from $525 to $13,561. There are also 517 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jackson County ranging from $305 to $60,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jackson County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jackson County ranges from $305 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,598.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jackson County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jackson County range from $898 to $13,561, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,245 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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