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property at 4545 Main St

$775 - $795

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

4545 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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property at 3143 Puckett Rd

$945 - $995

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3143 Puckett Rd

Kansas CityKS66103
property at 4148 Warwick Blvd

$995 - $1,595

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

4148 Warwick Blvd

Kansas CityMO64111

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Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, KS

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, KS area range in price from $595 to $23,100 with an overall median price of $1,666. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Santa Fe Industrial at $790, Argentine at $735, and Nearman Hills 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$79013
Argentine$1,233$735133
Nearman Hills$1,299$59522
Quindaro Bluffs$1,312$79912
Northwest Kansas City$1,325$77538
Riverview$1,325$7757
Northeast Kansas City$1,336$77514
Kensington$1,350$77511
Bethel Welborn$1,375$59533
Coronado$1,375$59539

Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, KS is a Studio unit found at 3136 Grand Ave in the Roanoke neighborhood priced from $650. The Falls in the Crestview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $662. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3136 Grand Ave3136 Grand Ave - 16Studio,1BA$650
The FallsS2Q - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$662
Penn Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$725
SuntreeSTS1Studio,1BA$735
3721 Broadway0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$750
Woodbridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$758
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$760
Forest Court Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Anndell Park Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $1.06 price per square foot 503 N 6th St Model at 503 N 6th St, Unit 2 in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes starting at $1,375 with a $1.01 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.
503 N 6th St, Unit 2503 N 6th St2BR,2BA$1.06
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$1.01
Old Town Lofts2x22BR,2BA$0.83
Fox Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.03
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Residences at Victory HillsPrairie2BR,1BA$0.91
744 N 70th St, Unit 744 N 70th St, Kansas Cit744 N 70th St2BR,1BA$1.06
Anndell Park Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$0.89
Gatton RentalsParallel Arms 2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
726 N 70th St, Unit 726 N 70th St Kansas City, KS 66112726 N 70th St2BR,1BA$1.12

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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Kansas City

What type of rentals are currently available in Kansas City?

There are currently 1269 Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS with pricing that ranges from $595 to $13,561. There are also 178 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kansas City ranging from $355 to $9,500.

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 $355 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,984.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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.

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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.

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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.