Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Citadel Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (105 Rentals)

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property at 5312 Myrtle Ave

$800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5312 Myrtle Ave

Kansas CityMO64130

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property at 4513 Virginia Ave

$980

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110

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Park Gate Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gate Apartments

3601 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64132
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Brushwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brushwood Apartments

1301 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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University Meadows
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

1410 E 49th StKansas City, MO 64110
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Melbourne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Melbourne Apartments

303 Emanuel Cleaver II BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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Citadel, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Citadel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Citadel area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at University Meadows priced from $739. Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Citadel apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
Plaza Hill Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$880
Plaza Apartment CenterMark Twain 02Studio,1BA$895
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
PLAZA SQUARE1B 1B 2F1BR,1BA$975
Casa LomaDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$995
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Citadel, MO

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Citadel area is the $1.55 price per square foot Crown Model at BLVD 64 in the in the Sunset Hill neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Citadel apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the The Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Citadel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BLVD 64Crown2BR,2BA$1.55
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
The DorsetAshmore1BR,1.5BA$1.76
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
Braemar Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
PLAZA SQUARE1B 1B 1F1BR,1BA$1.50
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$1.38

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Citadel, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Citadel Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Citadel?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Citadel is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Citadel?

The cheapest apartment in Citadel is Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Citadel costs $1,980.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Citadel?

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 94 regular apartments in Citadel 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 Citadel?

Cheap apartments in Citadel have an average cost of $279 which is $1,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Citadel.

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