Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Kansas City, MO from $600 (92 Rentals)

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600 E 8th St

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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700 E 8th St, Unit 7L

700 E 8th St
Kansas CityMO64106
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Reverb Alton Collection
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1800 Walnut StKansas City, MO 64108
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Central Business District, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Quality Hill Towers priced from $686. 910 Penn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quality Hill TowersA3Studio,1BA$686
910 PennA31BR,1BA$800
The KC High LineA2Studio,1BA$822
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
929 ResidencesThe PennyStudio,1BA$850
Villa del Sol2 Bdrm Townhome, 953 SqFt, Tax Credit, Project-...2BR,1BA$881
Walnut Tower ApartmentsDogwoodStudio,1BA$899
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
KC Loft CentralNew Yorker StudioStudio,1BA$900
The MarkStudioStudio,1BA$921

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MO

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts in the in the Quality Hill neighborhood starting from $1,584. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 2x2 Model at Old Town Lofts starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.22
Old Town Lofts2x22BR,2BA$0.83
Emery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Villa del Sol2 Bdrm Townhome, 953 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1.25
West Side Lofts1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Quality Hill Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Library Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
AtlasOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Central Business District, Kansas City, MO

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Kansas City, Missouri. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $921.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is 910 Penn which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $2,259.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?

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 14 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?

Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $113 which is $2,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

Expert Rental Resources

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