
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS from $300 with Swimming Pool (69 Rentals)
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Puckett Pointe

Royal Ridge Apartments

Suntree Apartments

Arrow's Mark Apartments

Southridge

Legend Oaks Apartments

Fox Creek Apartments

The Helm
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Woodview Apartments

Dylan Apartments

Legends 267

Heights at Delaware Ridge

Village West

Quality Hill Towers

The KC High Line
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Westport Central

Park Central

Netherland & Monarch

Del Monte

Ambassador

910 Penn

Windemere

Wellington Club & Apartments

Bellerive

Clyde Manor
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Gillham House

Infinity at Plaza West

City Club Apartments Crossroads Kansas City

The Newbern

Plaza Point Apartments

Interstate Flats

Reserve at Brownstone
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KC Loft Central

Brownstone Apartments

520 East

Westley on Broadway

Commerce Tower

Converge KC Uptown

Stone Ridge Apartments

The Bridges at Foxridge

Union Hill on Main
Kansas City, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kansas City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Kansas City Studio Apartments | $1,385 | $595 | $3,890 |
Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $290 | $6,709 |
Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $795 | $10,000+ |
Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,054 | $1,400 | $3,222 |
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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 $780.
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 $649, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $1,957.
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 218 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 $418 which is $1,539 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.

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.

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.

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.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.