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318 N 17th St

Kansas CityKS66102

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Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, KS

Pricing Updated: 08/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, KS area range in price from $595 to $6,874 with an overall median price of $1,501. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bethel Welborn at $999, Coronado at $999, and Nearman Hills at $999. 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
Bethel Welborn$999$59529
Coronado$999$59539
Nearman Hills$999$59525
Quindaro Bluffs$999$79912
Santa Fe Industrial$1,032$79012
Riverview$1,076$7357
Victory Hills$1,145$59532
Kensington$1,150$73510
Northwest Kansas City$1,150$73533
Northeast Kansas City$1,206$73517

Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, KS is a Studio unit found at 3136 Grand Ave in the Roanoke neighborhood priced from $650. Penn Valley Apartments in the Roanoke neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3136 Grand Ave3136 Grand Ave - 16Studio,1BA$650
Penn Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$725
The FallsS3Q - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$750
Del Montedelm0bA2Studio,1BA$770
SuntreeSTS1 RStudio,1BA$785
Quality Hill TowersA61BR,1BA$785
Anndell Park Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$790
Royal Ridge ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$794
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $1.01 price per square foot Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Fox Creek Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the North Park 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$1.01
Fox Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.03
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.76
Riverside View2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Quality Hill Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Anndell Park Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$0.89
Brougham Estates1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Gatton RentalsParallel Arms 2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
711 N 70th St, Unit 711 N 70th St Unit KCK711 N 70th St1BR,1BA$1.06

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $795.

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

The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is Old Town Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $1,501.

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 42 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 $467 which is $1,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.

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