Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Citadel Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (110 Rentals)

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property at 4513 Virginia Ave

$980

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110

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property at 1461 E 66th Ter

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1461 E 66th Ter

Kansas CityMO64131

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property at 6439 Chestnut Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6439 Chestnut Ave

Kansas CityMO64132
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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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Park Plaza Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

205 Emanuel Cleaver Ii BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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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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1201 Brush Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 Brush Creek

1201 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64110

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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 Apartment CenterSt. Regis 05Studio,1BA$895
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
PLAZA SQUARE1B 1B 2F1BR,1BA$975
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$995
Casa LomaDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$995
The MajesticD1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Citadel, MO

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Citadel area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Citadel apartment is the 2 Bed/1 Bath Model at The Sunset Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.53 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.
Brick House2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
The Sunset Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
BLVD 64Brookside1BR,1BA$1.55
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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Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Kansas City, MO | Find Kansas City Off-Campus Student Housing

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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 $1,005.

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 $1,900.

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 $358 which is $1,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Citadel.

Expert Rental Resources

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As a Kansas City native and the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for the area, I can confidently say that this city is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to go to school, too.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.