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2803 New Jersey AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Victory Hills
1900 N 70th StKansas City, KS 66102
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1900 N 90th StKansas City, KS 66112
444 N 18th St
Kansas CityKS66102
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745 N 78th StKansas City, KS 66112
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Suntree Apartments
3040 Suntree PlzKansas City, KS 66103
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Forest Court Apartment Homes
1006 Forest CtKansas City, KS 66103
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Royal Ridge Apartments
7350 State AveKansas City, KS 66112
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Cambridge at River Oaks
301 N 70th TerKansas City, KS 66112
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Arrow's Mark Apartments
8115-8147 Troup AveKansas City, KS 66112
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zzBethany Park Plaza
1024 Calvin AveKansas City, KS 66102
1211 Reynolds Ave
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1420 W 37th Ave
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Southridge
1100-1156 County Line RdKansas City, KS 66103
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Brougham Estates II
1711 N 73rd TerKansas City, KS 66112
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Glen Oaks Apartments
3052 N 58th StKansas City, KS 66104
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Normandy Apartments
1900-1908 N 77th StKansas City, KS 66112
1613 Washington Blvd
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1605 Washington Blvd
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City Hall Lofts
805 N 6th StKansas City, KS 66101
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Mission Manor Apartments
4121-4127 Thompson StKansas City, KS 66103
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Mission Road Studios
4326 Mission RdKansas City, KS 66103
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Dylan Apartments
3550 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66103
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Blacklark Apartments
1980 N 2nd StKansas City, KS 66101
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Fox Creek Apartments
2312 Victoria DrKansas City, KS 66106
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Legend Oaks Gated Community
7645 Garfield CtKansas City, KS 66112
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SUN RIVER
402 River Falls RdKansas City, KS 66111
1727-1729 N 51st Terrace
Kansas CityKS66102
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The Helm
200 S James StKansas City, KS 66118
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Flats North at KCK
8351 Leavenworth RdKansas City, KS 66109
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Oakwood Garden Apartments
3301-3309 Wood AveKansas City, KS 66102
2401-2403 Park Dr
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2320 W 47th Ave
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Hilltop Townhomes
2420 Delavan AveKansas City, KS 66104
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Woodview Apartments
3124 Woodview Ridge DrKansas City, KS 66103
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Turtle Hill Townhomes
609 Washington BlvdKansas City, KS 66101
1422 N 63rd Terrace
Kansas CityKS66102
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City Hall Place
810 N 6th StKansas City, KS 66101
3904 Booth St
Kansas CityKS66103
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Village West
11024 Delaware PkyKansas City, KS 66109
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1901 Olathe Blvd
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University Villa Apartments
2966 Francis StKansas City, KS 66103
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Redwood Courts Townhomes
2410-2496 N 38th StKansas City, KS 66104
1048 Sandusky Ave
Kansas CityKS66102
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Heights at Delaware Ridge
12929 Delaware PkyKansas City, KS 66109
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Prairie View
11200 Delaware PkyKansas City, KS 66109
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Aspire
11403 Parallel PkyKansas City, KS 66109
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Switch Apartments
1204 N 94th StKansas City, KS 66112
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Legends 267
1845 Village West PkyKansas City, KS 66111
2841 N 64 St
Kansas CityKS66104
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kansas City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Kansas City Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $595 | $3,973 |
| Cheap Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $699 | $5,882 |
| Cheap Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $758 | $8,078 |
| Cheap Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $898 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, KS
Pricing Updated: 02/17/2026Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, KS area range in price from $595 to $23,100 with an overall median price of $1,680. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Santa Fe Industrial at $800, Argentine at $735, and Bethel Welborn at $595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kansas City Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Santa Fe Industrial | $1,125 | $800 | 16 |
| Argentine | $1,200 | $735 | 133 |
| Bethel Welborn | $1,265 | $595 | 22 |
| Riverview | $1,287 | $699 | 13 |
| Coronado | $1,307 | $595 | 27 |
| Armourdale | $1,315 | $699 | 27 |
| Nearman Hills | $1,350 | $595 | 15 |
| Victory Hills | $1,350 | $595 | 22 |
| Turner | $1,363 | $875 | 30 |
| Kensington | $1,450 | $699 | 18 |
Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Alegre Apartamentos in the Kensington neighborhood priced from $500. The Falls in the Crestview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $658. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Villa Alegre Apartamentos | C2911-05 | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| The Falls | S2Q - Income Limits Apply | Studio,1BA | $658 |
| Quality Hill Towers | A2 | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Suntree Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| 3721 Broadway | 3721 Broadway Blvd - 17 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Westport Central | 301w-0bc | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Woodbridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $758 |
| Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $774 |
| Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Del Monte | delm0bA2 | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $0.96 price per square foot HT 3 Bedroom 1400 Model at Hilltop Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the Endicote Model at Wellington Club & Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Crestview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kansas City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Hilltop Townhomes | HT 3 Bedroom 1400 | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Wellington Club & Apartments | Endicote | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Redwood Courts Townhomes | Redwood | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| HORACE MANN LOFTS | 2B 1B 1F | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Turtle Hill Townhomes | Tax Credit 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Fox Creek Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Old Town Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| Grand Boulevard Lofts | Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Brougham Estates | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Villa Alegre Apartamentos | B1600-03 | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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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 $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?
The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is Villa Alegre Apartamentos which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $1,680.
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 107 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 $337 which is $1,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.
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