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property at 4545 Main St

4545 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111
property at 901 N 16 St

901 N 16 St

Kansas CityKS66102
property at 3835 Main St

3835 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111
property at 2029 Swift St

2029 Swift St

North Kansas CityMO64116
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1211 W 45th St

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Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, KS

Pricing Updated: 11/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, KS area range in price from $638 to $7,500 with an overall median price of $2,264. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest at $650, Nearman Hills at $1,100, and Victory Hills at $780. 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
Northwest$1,160$6509
Nearman Hills$1,250$1,1002
Victory Hills$1,250$7809
Quindaro Bluffs$1,350$1,1503
Kensington$1,497$6505
Turner$1,512$1,3503
Northwest Kansas City$1,597$63830
Riverview$1,695$63813
Fairfax$1,795$6508
Santa Fe Vista$1,860$1,29011

Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, KS is a Studio unit found at The Falls in the Crestview neighborhood priced from $648. 3721 Broadway in the Westport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FallsS2Q - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$648
3721 Broadway3721 Broadway Blvd - 19Studio,1BA$650
Quality Hill TowersA1Studio,1BA$656
3416 Wyandotte - Studio WStuW_0x1Studio,1BA$695
Harlow House - 3745 Warwick BlvdHrlw0x1Studio,1BA$699
Suntree ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Woodbridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$758
Del Montedelm0bA2Studio,1BA$765
Cambridge at River OaksSTStudio,1BA$765
Ambassadoramb0T11Studio,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2BR / 2BT Model at Windows Lofts (Residential) in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,658. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the HT 3 Bedroom 1400 Model at Hilltop Townhomes starting at $1,350 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Kensington 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.
Windows Lofts (Residential)2BR / 2BT2BR,2BA$1.10
Hilltop TownhomesHT 3 Bedroom 14003BR,2BA$0.96
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$0.90
Villa del Sol Apartments3 Bedroom TH***3BR,2BA$1.12
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Fox Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.03
AtlasOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
El Chaparral ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.08
TimberlineSpruce (Two Bedroom)2BR,1BA$1.09

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Kansas City, KS
Population: 152,958

Ranked #172

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kansas City, KS

Ranked #3

Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kansas City

What type of rentals are currently available in Kansas City?

There are currently 1247 Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS with pricing that ranges from $595 to $13,561. There are also 223 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kansas City ranging from $360 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kansas City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kansas City ranges from $360 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,975.

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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.