Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Kansas City, MO from $600 (78 Rentals)

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Pennbrooke
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pennbrooke

604 W 10th StKansas City, MO 64105
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Columbus Park Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbus Park Plaza

801 Pacific StKansas City, MO 64106
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Loft at 917
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loft at 917

917 Wyandotte StKansas City, MO 64105
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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 1 Bed unit found at Old Town Lofts priced from $725. KC Loft Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$725
KC Loft CentralNew YorkerStudio,1BA$780
910 PennA41BR,1BA$784
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Pickwick PlazaFlatStudio,1BA$875
Walnut Tower ApartmentsDogwoodStudio,1BA$900
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
The KC High LineA1Studio,1BA$901
West Side LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$939
Artisan KCLibrary Lofts - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MO

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.23 price per square foot 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts in the in the Quality Hill neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 2x2 Model at Old Town Lofts starting at $1,200 with a $0.94 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$1.23
Old Town Lofts2x22BR,2BA$0.94
Villa del Sol ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.37
Cold Storage Lofts3x23BR,2BA$1.50
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Quality Hill Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Lucas Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
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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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $940.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Old Town Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $3,775.

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 59 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 $150 which is $3,625 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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