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property at 1908 N 77th St

1908 N 77th St

Kansas CityKS66112

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1127 Merriam Ln
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1127 Merriam Ln

1127 Merriam LnKansas City, KS 66103
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420 N 6th St
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420 N 6th St

420 N 6th StKansas City, KS 66101
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2815 Parallel Ave
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2815 Parallel Ave

2815 Parallel AveKansas City, KS 66104
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701-703 N 6th St
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701-703 N 6th St

701-703 N 6th StKansas City, KS 66101
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508 N 8th St
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508 N 8th St

508 N 8th StKansas City, KS 66101
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322 N 7th St
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322 N 7th St

322 N 7th StKansas City, KS 66101
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201 N 16th St
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201 N 16th St

201 N 16th StKansas City, KS 66102

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516 Elizabeth Ave
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516 Elizabeth Ave

516 Elizabeth AveKansas City, KS 66101
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2409 S Mill St
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2409 S Mill St

2409 S Mill StKansas City, KS 66103
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1946 Garfield Ave
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1946 Garfield Ave

1946 Garfield AveKansas City, KS 66104
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2 S 20th St
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2 S 20th St

2 S 20th StKansas City, KS 66102
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6301 State Ave
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6301 State Ave

6301 State AveKansas City, KS 66102
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175 S 18th St
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175 S 18th St

175 S 18th StKansas City, KS 66102
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350 S 59 Ln
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350 S 59 Ln

350 S 59 LnKansas City, KS 66111
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6126 Farrow Ave
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6126 Farrow Ave

6126 Farrow AveKansas City, KS 66104
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632 Orville Ave
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632 Orville Ave

632 Orville AveKansas City, KS 66101
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Boulevard Row
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Boulevard Row

4469-4471 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66103

Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 18, 2025

There are currently 1161 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Kansas City, KS that range in price from $790 to $2,990. Rosedale, Shawnee Heights and Milburn Fields are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Kansas City with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Rosedale171$1,432$790
Shawnee Heights160$1,437$875
Milburn Fields106$1,495$795
Good Neighbors90$1,236$795
Rancho Santa Fe83$1,248$795
Fairfax78$1,665$900
Morris75$1,385$869
Indian Heights Estates62$1,397$835
Argentine52$1,203$790
Edwardsville30$1,350$800

Largest Available Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kansas City, KS is found at The Grand in the Crown Center neighborhood and is 1,630 square feet priced from $5,280. 909 Walnut has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,386 square feet and currently listed start at $1,856. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kansas City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The GrandPenthouse B1,630 Sq Ft$5,280
909 WalnutHardy1,386 Sq Ft$1,856
Reverb Alton CollectionB4.31,235 Sq Ft$1,985
The LanesLW2-ADA1,235 Sq Ft$1,995
Prairie View1x1 1212sf Classic1,212 Sq Ft$1,600
Gallerie ApartmentsProof - B31,172 Sq Ft$1,792
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style980 Sq Ft$1,558
Unity LoftsOld Townley - 1 Bedroom980 Sq Ft$1,699
Unity Lofts (Old Townley/Richards & Conover)Old Townley 1 Bedroom960 Sq Ft$1,558
Artisan KCBroadway Lofts - One Bedroom940 Sq Ft$1,155

Cheapest Available Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kansas City, KS is the 1 Bedroom Garden*** Model starting from $740 at Villa del Sol Apartments in the Roanoke neighborhood. The second most affordable Kansas City 1 Bedroom is the VndrB1x1 Model at Vanderbilt Place E 42nd starting at $745 in the Westport neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kansas City is currently $1,544. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kansas City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa del Sol Apartments1 Bedroom Garden***$740
Vanderbilt Place E 42ndVndrB1x1$745
Suntree ApartmentsOne Bedroom$750
SouthridgeWestport$790
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$795
Brick House1BR/1.0BA$795
La Hacienda1BR$799
Bethany Park PlazaBP 1X1$800
Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC1bed/1bath (duplex)$800
Brougham Estates II1 Bedroom$815

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Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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Kansas City, KS
Population: 152,958

Ranked #172

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kansas City, KS

Ranked #3

Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Kansas City, KS

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kansas City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kansas City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kansas City is at Villa del Sol Apartments listed at $740.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kansas City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kansas City is $1,544.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kansas City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kansas City is a 1,630 square feet unit starting from $5,280 at The Grand.

What is the average size for Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kansas City is currently 716 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.