1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO (1,360 Rentals)

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Darby at Briarcliff
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$1,349 - $1,569
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$1,455 - $3,040
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Darby at Briarcliff

1600 NW 38th StKansas City, MO 64116
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Alton Heights
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$1,151 - $1,591
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$1,191 - $8,707
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Alton Heights

4111 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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Learn about Kansas City and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Amber Kanuckel

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Brookside 51
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$1,664 - $2,260
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Brookside 51

5100 Oak StKansas City, MO 64112
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Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 03, 2026

There are currently 35915 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Kansas City, MO that range in price from $641 to $6,100. Northland, Wendell Phillips and Outlying Johnson County KS are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Kansas City with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Northland429$1,520$720
Wendell Phillips422$1,450$707
Outlying Johnson County KS422$1,486$750
Hospital Hill411$1,499$707
Crossroads392$1,630$707
Crown Center377$1,413$707
Beacon Hills343$1,400$707
Union Hill338$1,438$707
Downtown Kansas City MO332$1,699$707
18th and Vine329$1,712$707

Largest Available Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kansas City, MO is found at Reverb Alton Collection in the Crown Center neighborhood and is 1,256 square feet priced from $2,367. MAA Denton Pointe in the Nearman neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,200 square feet and currently listed start at $1,748. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kansas City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Reverb Alton CollectionB61,256 Sq Ft$2,367
MAA Denton PointeOlmstead1,200 Sq Ft$1,748
Gallerie ApartmentsMontage - B41,195 Sq Ft$1,969
SonderB2.11,160 Sq Ft$3,128
The Bridges at Foxridge1x1ds1,145 Sq Ft$1,324
Union BerkleyC9 - One Bedroom + Den1,119 Sq Ft$1,785
The Landing At BriarcliffA5D1,106 Sq Ft$1,657
Urban EdgeA1a1,056 Sq Ft$1,825
Unity LoftsOld Townley - 1 Bedroom960 Sq Ft$1,425
Windows Lofts (Residential)1BR / 1BT916 Sq Ft$1,649

Cheapest Available Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 03, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kansas City, MO is the One Bedroom Model starting from $600 at Brookside Apartments in the Blue Valley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kansas City 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at MOUNT WASHINGTON starting at $641 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kansas City is currently $1,572. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kansas City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom$600
MOUNT WASHINGTON1 Bedroom$641
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom$700
Oak Tree Square1 Bed, 1 Bath$725
Old Town Lofts1x1$725
Belton HeightsOne Bedroom$735
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath$740
Rock Ridge Ranch Apartments1 Bedroom$745
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA$745
Unicorn Apartments1 Bedroom - Small$745

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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Kansas City Overview

Kansas City, MO, is a vibrant metropolis in the American Midwest making life in Kansas City apartments the best. The city is bright, fun and modern, with a growing public transit system, an international airport, and well-maintained parks.

Why live in Kansas City, MO?

Kansas City is a major metropolitan city that has it all. From all-American steakhouses and football to farmers’ markets and museums, whatever is important to you, you’ll probably find it in Kansas City.

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Kansas City, MO Area Reviews

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Amber • 2+ years in Kansas City

February 25, 2025

We call it "Paris of the Plains" because KC really does have it all! It's a very green city with lots of great parks. We've got a lot of culture here, lots of great restaurants, plenty of places to go hiking or catch a show--you name it. It's truly a great place to live. However, public transportation does leave a little bit to be desired. While it's free, bus stops can be few and far between outside of Downtown.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kansas City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kansas City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kansas City is at Brookside Apartments listed at $600.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kansas City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kansas City is $1,572.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kansas City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kansas City is a 1,256 square feet unit starting from $2,367 at Reverb Alton Collection.

What is the average size for Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kansas City is currently 829 sq ft.

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As a Kansas City native and the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for the area, I can confidently say that this city is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to go to school, too.

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