
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (16 Rentals)
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Kensington, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kensington Studio Apartments | $937 | $875 | $999 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $895 | $1,030 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $950 | $1,325 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,395 | $1,395 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
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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 Wyandotte Apartments priced from $795. Bethany Park Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wyandotte Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Bethany Park Plaza | BP 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
City Hall Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Oakwood Gardens | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Y Lofts | 1x1 60% - 1-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, KS
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.00 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Hilltop Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,395. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hilltop Townhomes | 4 Beds, 2 Baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Redwood Courts Townhomes | Redwood | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
Turtle Hill Townhomes | Tax Credit 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
Oakwood Gardens | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
City Hall Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
Y Lofts | 1x1 60% - 1-A | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Bethany Park Plaza | BP 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Wyandotte Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKensington, Kansas City, KS
Ranked #33
Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Wyandotte Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $1,395.
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 8 regular apartments in Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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