Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Citadel Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (48 Rentals)

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$1,100 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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710 W 48th St

Kansas CityMO64112
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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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Deerbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deerbrook Apartments

3509-3525 E 51st StKansas City, MO 64130
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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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Park Plaza Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

205 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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BROOKSIDE PLAZA
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

BROOKSIDE PLAZA

4908 Grand AveKansas City, MO 64112
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Ellington Condos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ellington Condos

4532 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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PLAZA SQUARE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PLAZA SQUARE

4526 Pennsylvania AveKansas City, MO 64111
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Seville Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seville Plaza

4545 MainKansas City, MO 64111
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Plaza 52
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza 52

214-216 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64112

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Plaza House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza House

4712 Roanoke PkyKansas City, MO 64112
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Scholars Row
Studio Apartments

Scholars Row

5522 Troost AveKansas City, MO 64110
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Park Hill Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

300-320 E 57th StKansas City, MO 64113
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Washington Irving
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Irving

4746 Roanoke PkwyKansas City, MO 64112
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The Alden
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alden

215-217 E 46th StKansas City, MO 64112
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Plaza 36
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza 36

902-914 Emanuel Cleaver II BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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UMKC Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

UMKC Homes

5326 Rockhill RdKansas City, MO 64110
Student Housing

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COURTYARD
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

COURTYARD

1015 E 68th StKansas City, MO 64131
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Tropicana Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tropicana Apartments

110 E 50th StKansas 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. BROOKSIDE PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Citadel apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
BROOKSIDE PLAZAS21BR,1BA$795
UNIVERSITY MEADOWSS11BR,1BA$800
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creekwtkin1x11BR,1BA$830
Paraclete ManorStudio1BR,1BA$850
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
Plaza Apartment CenterCarlyle 06Studio,1BA$920
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Citadel, MO

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Citadel area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Citadel apartment is the Brookside Model at BLVD 64 starting at $1,120 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Sunset Hill 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 House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.04
BLVD 64Brookside1BR,1BA$1.31
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$1.38
The Majestic1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$1.38
z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creekwtkin1x11BR,1BA$1.66

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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 $965.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Citadel?

The cheapest apartment in Citadel is BROOKSIDE PLAZA which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Citadel costs $1,450.

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 97 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 $378 which is $1,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Citadel.

Expert Rental Resources

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!