
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Big Shoal Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Big Shoal area of Kansas City.


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Big Shoal, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Big Shoal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shoal Studio Apartments | $903 | $740 | $1,155 |
| Big Shoal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,008 | $695 | $1,395 |
| Big Shoal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $775 | $1,749 |
| Big Shoal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $1,281 | $3,200 |
| Big Shoal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Big Shoal Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Big Shoal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Big Shoal area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 1 Twenty Two at 63rd priced from $695. PINEWOOD STUDIOS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Big Shoal apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Twenty Two at 63rd | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| PINEWOOD STUDIOS | S2 RENOV | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Northland Studios | Classic | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Stoneside Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Knollwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Big Shoal, MO
As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Big Shoal area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at HarborTown Villas in the in the Englewood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Big Shoal apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Kendallwood Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Kings Gate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Big Shoal apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HarborTown Villas | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Kendallwood Apartments | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| Randall Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| The View on Vivion | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 726 NE 68th St, Unit 718 | 726 NE 68th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Forest Park Apartments | Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Crown Heights Apartments | The Bonelli | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Cambridge Commons | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| 1 Twenty Two at 63rd | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Knollwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Big Shoal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Big Shoal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Big Shoal is under $865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Big Shoal?
The cheapest apartment in Big Shoal is 1 Twenty Two at 63rd which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Big Shoal costs $1,757.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Big Shoal?
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 regular apartments in Big Shoal 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 Big Shoal?
Cheap apartments in Big Shoal have an average cost of $285 which is $1,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Big Shoal.
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