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property at 2320 W 47th Ave

$1,050 - $1,190

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2320 W 47th Ave

Kansas CityKS66103

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property at 1901 Olathe Blvd

$1,125 - $1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1901 Olathe Blvd

Kansas CityKS66103

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Merriam Lane Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merriam Lane Apartments

2807-2815 Merriam LnKansas City, KS 66106
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Hillcrest Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Village

930 N 34th StKansas City, KS 66102
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Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, KS

Pricing Updated: 01/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, KS area range in price from $595 to $23,100 with an overall median price of $1,702. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Santa Fe Industrial at $600, Coronado at $595, 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Santa Fe Industrial$1,125$60015
Coronado$1,245$59538
Bethel Welborn$1,265$59532
Victory Hills$1,265$59537
Riverview$1,287$8007
Argentine$1,350$735139
Kensington$1,450$60013
Northeast Kansas City$1,450$60027
Northwest$1,450$60017
Northwest Kansas City$1,450$60042

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 $600. 3721 Broadway in the Westport 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 Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Alegre Apartamentos1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$600
3721 Broadway3721 Broadway Blvd - 1Studio,1BA$625
The FallsS2Q - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$666
3416 Wyandotte - Studio WStuW_0x1Studio,1BA$695
z-103125-Harlow House - 3745 Warwick Blvd/210 E 38th StreetHrlw0x1Studio,1BA$699
Quality Hill TowersA3Studio,1BA$718
JARBOES1 BSMT1BR,1BA$725
Villa del Sol Apartments1 Bedroom Garden***1BR,1BA$740
910 PennA41BR,1BA$741
z-103125-Vanderbilt Place E 42ndVndrB1x11BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS

As of January 03, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hilltop TownhomesHT 3 Bedroom 14003BR,2BA$0.96
Wellington Club & ApartmentsEndicote3BR,2BA$1.09
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$0.90
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Villa Alegre Apartamentos2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.68
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Fox Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.03
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.85
3817 Central St, Unit 1S3817 Central St2BR,1BA$1.08
AtlasOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.08

Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

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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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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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $745.

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 $600, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $1,702.

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 117 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 $357 which is $1,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.

Expert Rental Resources

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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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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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!