
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO from $500 (772 Rentals) Page 2 of 16


Crooked Creek

35 Gillham

3719 Wyoming St

3702 Wyoming St

BlueStar Crossings

Stonegate Meadows Apartments

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Whispering Lake Apartments

Fountainhead Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments
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Clayton Apartments

Hillcrest Estates

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Hunter's Glen Apartments

Clyde Manor

Pendleton Heights Apartments

Bennington Ridge

The Netherland and Monarch Apartments

The KC High Line

Applewood At The Cove Apartments

Crown Heights Apartments
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Bicycle Club Apartments

Brush Creek Crossing

5211 E 112 Terrace, Unit 106

4042 Campbell St

Meadowood Apartments

Lexington Crossing

Ambassador

The View on Vivion

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

26th Street Station
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Villa del Sol

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Timberlane Village Apartments

Roanoke Apartments

The Flats at Minor Park

Forest Park Apartments

Apple Creek Apartments

Parvin Estates

The Majestic

3640 SW Trafficway, Unit 203

Willow Lake
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553 Campbell St, Unit 1S

Briar Hill

Park South

The Hills

Oasis on Linwood

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Wild Oak Apartments

Wornall Place Apartments & Townhomes

The Oaks at Prairie View

Bellerive
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Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kansas City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Studio Apartments | $1,263 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $500 | $6,502 |
| Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $700 | $8,078 |
| Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $1,430 | $6,479 |
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Kansas City, MO Area Reviews
Amber • 2+ years in Kansas City
February 25, 2025We 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 Cheap Kansas City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kansas City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kansas City is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?
The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is spacious 1 bedroom which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $1,517.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kansas City?
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 5,557 regular apartments in Kansas City 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 Kansas City?
Cheap apartments in Kansas City have an average cost of $318 which is $1,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Beyond the City Limits: Where to Find Your Perfect Apartment in the Kansas City Metro
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
Hey there! I’m Amber, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Kansas City, and I’m back with another local guide.

Kansas City BBQ and Beyond: Your Local Guide to the Best About Renting in KC
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Hey there! I’m Amber, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local guide for Kansas City, and I’m back to show you how to have a great time in this town.

Kansas Citys Major Employers & the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
Hey, there! I’m Amber, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Kansas City, and I’m back with my recommendations for top employers in the area.

A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
