
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS Under $1,500 (58 Rentals)
Apartments in Kansas City with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Heights at Delaware Ridge

Hilltop Townhomes

University Villa Apartments

Cambridge at River Oaks

Legend Oaks Gated Community

City View at St. Margarets Senior Living

51 Main

Warwick Court Townhomes

Fountain View on the Plaza
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Two Light Luxury Apartments

The Lanes

The OxBow

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Darby at Briarcliff

ArriveKC

Thrive at Creekside Apartments and Townhomes

City Place at Westport

MAA The Station

Unity Lofts

CityView
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Park Lofts

Luxe at Union Hill

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Alton Heights

RM West

Emery Lofts

Highpointe Apartments

Oakside Apartments

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Arterra KC Alton Collection

Westport Manor Apartments

Casa Loma
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The Majestic

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

Signal Hill Studios

The Belleview - Student Friendly Housing

35 Gillham

Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main

Piper Lofts

Cambria Luxury Apartment Homes

West 39th Street

Norman School Lofts
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The Grand

West Hill Apartments

Terrace on Walnut

The Milo

Plaza 44

4319-4327 Mercier St

Lakota on Grand

Hillsborough Apartments

Mulberry Lofts

Windsor Manor
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 | $1,272 | $595 | $3,085 |
| Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $500 | $5,272 |
| Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $800 | $8,078 |
| Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $939 | $10,000+ |
| Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $1,450 | $1,585 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kansas City
How much are Studio apartments in Kansas City?
There are currently 522 Studio Apartments in Kansas City with rent ranges from $500 to $3,085 with an average price of $1,728.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kansas City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kansas City ranges from $500 to $5,272 with an average monthly rent of $1,578.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kansas City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kansas City range from $800 to $8,078. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,021.
How expensive are Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 147 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kansas City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $939 to $13,561 - averaging $2,237 for the location.
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