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property at 444 N 18th St

444 N 18th St

Kansas CityKS66102

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property at 3050 N 58th St

3050 N 58th St

Kansas CityKS66104

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Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, KS

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, KS area range in price from $595 to $19,113 with an overall median price of $1,965. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Morris at $1,250, Kensington at $699, and Coronado at $595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kansas City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Morris$1,250$1,2501
Kensington$1,325$69927
Coronado$1,362$59519
Northwest$1,362$70528
Bethel Welborn$1,485$8009
Quindaro Bluffs$1,500$70524
Northeast Kansas City$1,523$699136
Argentine$1,549$91217
Nearman Hills$1,550$59519
Victory Hills$1,550$59536

Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, KS is a Studio unit found at Quality Hill Towers in the Crown Center neighborhood priced from $619. Cambridge at River Oaks in the Victory Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $660. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quality Hill TowersA1Studio,1BA$619
Cambridge at River OaksSTStudio,1BA$660
The FallsS2QStudio,1BA$673
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
3721 Broadway3721 Broadway Blvd - 21Studio,1BA$695
Royal Ridge ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$706
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$731
Suntree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Gatton RentalsStates View 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $0.90 price per square foot Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the 1 Bed Room Model at 3415 Locust starting at $1,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kansas City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$0.90
3415 Locust1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.05
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
The Bridges at Foxridge1x1cm1BR,1BA$1.14
Fox Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.08
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Ellison ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.02
Old Town LoftsFinance1BR,1BA$1.10
Gatton RentalsParkway 90 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Glen Oaks1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kansas City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kansas City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kansas City is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?

The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is Quality Hill Towers which is listed at $659, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $1,965.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kansas City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 182 regular apartments in Kansas City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kansas City?

Cheap apartments in Kansas City have an average cost of $386 which is $1,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.