
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO from $525 (251 Rentals) Page 2 of 6


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kansas City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Studio Apartments | $1,278 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $645 | $6,100 |
| Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $752 | $10,000+ |
| Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $898 | $10,000+ |
| Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $1,430 | $3,632 |
| Kansas City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,995 | $3,995 | $3,995 |
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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 $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?
The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is Belton Heights which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $2,476.
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 5,757 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 $281 which is $2,195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.
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