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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, MO

Pricing Updated: 09/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, MO area range in price from $525 to $23,100 with an overall median price of $1,531. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Scarritt Point at $750, Boulevard Village at $760, and North India Mound at $772. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kansas City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Scarritt Point$750$6953
Boulevard Village$760$76013
North India Mound$772$5956
Dunbar$850$76017
Blue Village$910$6457
East Blue Valley$925$75012
Eastwood Hills West$925$74083
Swope Park Ridge Winchester$925$74092
Bundschu$950$60737
Carlisle$950$60738

Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Belton Heights in the Richards Gebaur neighborhood priced from $525. White Apartments in the Sheffield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $569. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belton HeightsStudioStudio, 1BA$525
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio, 1BA$569
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$600
Unicorn ApartmentsSmall Efficiency Apartment!Studio, 1BA$625
Cimarron ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio, 1BA$649
3136 Grand Ave3136 Grand Ave - 16Studio, 1BA$650
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio, 1BA$695
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$695
Pleasant Grove ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio, 1BA$699
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $1.00 price per square foot 5115 N Bellaire Ave Model at 5115 N Bellaire Ave in the Oak Crest neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the The Belmont Model at Park South in the Foxhill neighborhood starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kansas City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5115 N Bellaire Ave5115 N Bellaire Ave3BR, 1BA$1.00
Park SouthThe Belmont2BR, 2BA$1.00
Waldo Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$0.74
Emerald Hills Apartments2B2BR, 1BA$0.96
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.92
Eastwood CrossingsAspen2BR, 2BA$1.00
Grand Boulevard Lofts1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.77
Blue Ridge Place1B1B R (1x1 840 SF A)1BR, 1BA$0.98
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR, 1BA$0.99
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.97

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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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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 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 $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?

The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is Brookside Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $1,531.

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 5,561 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 $312 which is $1,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.

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