Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Wyandotte Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wyandotte Apartments

2361 Tauromee AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Bethany Park Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethany Park Plaza

1024 Calvin AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Colony Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Woods

333 S Bethany 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Gardens

3100 Minnesota AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Cody Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cody Apartments

428-430 N 18th StKansas City, KS 66102
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1112 Minnesota Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1112 Minnesota Ave

1112 Minnesota AveKansas City, KS 66102

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 616 N 20th St priced from $750. Wyandotte Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$750
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Bethany Park PlazaBP 1X11BR,1BA$800
City Hall LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Oakwood Gardens2 bedroom2BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, KS

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $0.90 price per square foot Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the Tax Credit 2 Bedroom Model at Turtle Hill Townhomes starting at $1,125 with a $1.11 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.
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$0.90
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Y Lofts2x1 80% - 2-H2BR,1BA$1.23
Bryant Manor2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Oakwood Gardens1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$1.15
City Hall LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35
Bethany Park PlazaBP 1X11BR,1BA$1.30
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Kansas City, KS

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kensington Neighborhood in Kansas City, KS

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?

The cheapest apartment in Kensington is 616 N 20th St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $1,450.

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 14 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 $487 which is $963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington.

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