
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO from $525 (264 Rentals) Page 3 of 6


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Pennbrooke

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Brentwood Plaza

3837 Baltimore Ave

Oak Rose

Paseo Garden

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BALTIMORE PLAZA

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Penn Valley Apartments

8828 N Main St

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St. Regis Apartments

Alps Apartments

Del Monte

Ellington Condos

Columbia Lofts

Flats at Warwick

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Normandy Apartments

The Bluffs at Brush Creek

32 Central Apartments

3825 Baltimore Ave

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Gillham House

Plaza Fountain Apartments

Seville Plaza

Kenwood
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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 | $1,260 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $595 | $6,613 |
| Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $700 | $9,389 |
| Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $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 $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 $1,527.
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 5,692 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 $313 which is $1,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.
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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
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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.