Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Business District Kansas City, MO from $1,300 (8 Rentals)

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21 W 10th St

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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 $658. Courthouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quality Hill TowersA3Studio,1BA$658
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MO

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.49 price per square foot B1 Model at OGGI Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts starting at $1,558 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Quality Hill 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.
OGGI LoftsB12BR,1BA$1.49
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
One Nine Vine Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Lucas Place LoftsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Quality Hill Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.90
Old Town LoftsFinance1BR,1BA$1.10
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Business District

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Business District?

There are currently 190 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, MO with pricing that ranges from $658 to $13,561. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $1,300 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Business District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Business District ranges from $1,300 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,467.

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