Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (23 Rentals)

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$1,150 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3104 Orville Ave

Kansas CityKS66102

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Hillcrest Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Village

930 N 34th StKansas City, KS 66102
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Eagle's Nest Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle's Nest Apartments

1400 N 38th AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Terrace Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Gardens

3100 Minnesota AveKansas City, KS 66102
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616 N 20th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

616 N 20th St

616 N 20th StKansas City, KS 66102
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Wyandotte Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wyandotte Apartments

2361 Tauromee AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Bryant Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bryant Manor

629 N 38th StKansas City, KS 66102
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Kensington, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Wyandotte Apartments priced from $795. City View at Splitlog has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
City View at SplitlogOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,159
Hilltop TownhomesHT 2 Bedroom 14002BR,1BA$1,250
City Hall Place2x12BR,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, KS

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington 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 Kensington apartment is the HT 2 Bedroom 1400 Model at Hilltop Townhomes starting at $1,250 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Kensington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington 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
Hilltop TownhomesHT 2 Bedroom 14002BR,1BA$0.89
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$1.01
City Hall Place2x12BR,1BA$1.23
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.15
City View at SplitlogOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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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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Kensington, Kansas City, KS

Ranked #21

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington?

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 2 regular apartments in Kensington 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 Kensington?

Cheap apartments in Kensington have an average cost of $239 which is $1,111 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington.

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