Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (14 Rentals)

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1112 Minnesota Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1112 Minnesota Ave

1112 Minnesota AveKansas City, KS 66102

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1351 S 26th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1351 S 26th St

1351 S 26th StKansas City, KS 66106
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Wyandotte Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wyandotte Apartments

2361 Tauromee AveKansas 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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Cody Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cody Apartments

428-430 N 18th StKansas City, KS 66102
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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 Villa Alegre Apartamentos priced from $500. 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
Villa Alegre Apartamentos1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$500
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
City Hall LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Freshly Painted & Spacious 1 and 2-Bedrooms – Oakwood GardensOG 2 Bedroom 8252BR,1BA$1,025
Hilltop TownhomesHT 2 Bedroom 14002BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, KS

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $0.96 price per square foot HT 3 Bedroom 1400 Model at Hilltop Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes starting at $1,225 with a $0.90 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.
Hilltop TownhomesHT 3 Bedroom 14003BR,2BA$0.96
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$0.90
Villa Alegre Apartamentos2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.68
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Freshly Painted & Spacious 1 and 2-Bedrooms – Oakwood GardensOG 2 Bedroom 8252BR,1BA$1.24
City Hall LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $700 at Villa Alegre Apartamentos.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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