
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS from $300 with Swimming Pool (89 Rentals)
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Royal Ridge Apartments

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Southridge

Legend Oaks Gated Community

The Vista KC

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Aspire

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Woodview Apartments

Heights at Delaware Ridge
Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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Village West

Dylan Apartments

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Prairie View

Legends 267

Stonehedge Townhomes

Quality Hill Towers

Westport Central

El Chaparral Apartments

910 Penn

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

Foxfire Apartments

Ambassador

Bellerive

Cleopatra

Wellington Club & Apartments

The KC High Line

Clyde Manor

KC Loft Central

The Netherland and Monarch Apartments

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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520 E Armour

Arc on Armour

Brownstone Apartments

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Casa Loma

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4732 Belleview Ave

The Newbern

The Yards
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Commerce Tower

Converge KC Uptown

Union Hill on Main

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Alton Heights

1989 Main

Library Lofts

The Backyard at One North

The Bridges at Foxridge

The OxBow
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kansas City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Studio Apartments | $1,289 | $595 | $3,006 |
| Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $749 | $5,551 |
| Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $758 | $9,034 |
| Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,298 | $898 | $10,000+ |
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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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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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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 $1,666.
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 43 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 $421 which is $1,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.