Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Kansas City, MO (102 Rentals)

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Arte KC
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$998 - $2,689

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150 - $4,864

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Studio Apartments Available Now

Arte KC

1918 Locust StKansas City, MO 64108
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property at 700 Broadway Blvd
$1,375

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,375 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,375 - $1,400
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700 Broadway Blvd

Kansas CityMO64105
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property at 706 W Pennway St
$2,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,795

Total Monthly Price$2,795
Studio, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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706 W Pennway St, Unit A

706 W Pennway St
Kansas CityMO64108
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property at 202 W 5th St
$1,480 - $1,834
Studio Rentals
Available Oct 10

202 W 5th St

Kansas CityMO64105
property at 600 E 8th St
$950 - $1,215
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600 E 8th St

Kansas CityMO64106

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Unity Lofts
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Unity Lofts

200 W 5th StKansas City, MO 64105
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521-551 W 11th St
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521-551 W 11th St

521-551 W 11th StKansas City, MO 64105
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The View
Studio Apartments

The View

600 Admiral BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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1819 LOFTS
Studio Apartments

1819 LOFTS

1819 Baltimore AveKansas City, MO 64108
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Unity Lofts
Studio Apartments

Unity Lofts

318 W 7th StKansas City, MO 64105
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Columbia Lofts
Studio Apartments

Columbia Lofts

2006 Wyandotte StKansas City, MO 64108
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Art Space Lofts
Studio Apartments

Art Space Lofts

201 Wyandotte StKansas City, MO 64105

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Central Business District, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Largest Available Central Business District Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Central Business District area of Kansas City, MO is found at Unity Lofts and is listed at 950 square feet priced from $1,378. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Unity LoftsRichards and Conover - Studio950 Sq Ft$1,378
The DialS4732 Sq Ft$1,436
The GrandE02725 Sq Ft$1,349
Unity LoftsWest Seventh - Studio709 Sq Ft$1,260
1989 MainV2d645 Sq Ft$1,499
Library LoftsStudio610 Sq Ft$1,195
Pickwick PlazaFlat602 Sq Ft$849
One Light Luxury ApartmentsStudio593 Sq Ft$1,585
Second and Delaware ApartmentsZ-Studio589 Sq Ft$1,619
CORES2544 Sq Ft$1,450

Cheapest Available Central Business District Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Central Business District of Kansas City, MO is the Flat Model starting from $849 at Pickwick Plaza. The average price for all Studio apartments in Central Business District is currently $1,316. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pickwick PlazaFlat$849
Flashcube ApartmentsStudio$891
West Side LoftsStudio$995
910 PennA1 (Studio A)$1,000
KC Loft CentralBoard of Trade Studio$1,050
Arterra KC Alton CollectionS1$1,060
Jazz HillStudio$1,126
1989 MainN$1,130
Commerce TowerS3$1,145
Arte KC0x1 - 410sqft -Micro M1 - Edie$1,150

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Business District, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #35

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Central Business District Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Business District with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Central Business District is at Pickwick Plaza listed at $849.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Central Business District Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Central Business District is $1,316.

What is the largest available Studio Central Business District Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Business District is a 950 square feet unit starting from $1,378 at Unity Lofts.

What is the average size for Central Business District Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Central Business District is currently 746 sq ft.

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