Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Square Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (33 Rentals)

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Forest Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

4800 NE Winn RdKansas City, MO 64119
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Chouteau Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chouteau Village

3711 N Jackson AveKansas City, MO 64117
Senior Living
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PINEWOOD STUDIOS
Studio Apartments

PINEWOOD STUDIOS

5255 N Brighton PlKansas City, MO 64119
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BRIARCLIFF STUDIOS
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

BRIARCLIFF STUDIOS

209 NE 40th TerKansas City, MO 64116
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Devling Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Devling Place

3600-3634 NE Chouteau TfwyKansas City, MO 64117
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Alpha Apartments
Studio Apartments

Alpha Apartments

2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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Gardens at Northgate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardens at Northgate

3000 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
Senior Living
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property at 2029 Swift St

$850

Studio Rentals

Available Jun 8

2029 Swift St

North Kansas CityMO64116

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Swift Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Swift Apartments

2114 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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Colonial Square, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colonial Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Square area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The View on Vivion priced from $760. PINEWOOD STUDIOS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Colonial Square apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View on VivionA11BR,1BA$760
PINEWOOD STUDIOSS2 RENOVStudio,1BA$775
BRIARCLIFF STUDIOSS21BR,1BA$795
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Forest Park ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$985
The Retreat at Walnut CreekOak1BR,1BA$1,015
Timberline Apartments and TownhomesSpruce (2x1)2BR,1BA$1,075
Englewood Vista1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
CityViewS1Studio,1BA$1,278
Park LoftsWalton1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Square, MO

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Square area is the $1.86 price per square foot Vernon Model at 23rd and Swift in the in the Fairfax neighborhood starting from $2,058. The second greatest value Colonial Square apartment is the B1 Model at The View on Vivion starting at $1,195 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23rd and SwiftVernon2BR,2BA$1.86
The View on VivionB12BR,1BA$1.26
Forest Park ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$1.13
CityViewA31BR,1BA$1.74
Timberline Apartments and TownhomesSpruce_R (2x1)2BR,1BA$1.45
Park LoftsWalton1BR,1BA$1.61
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
The Retreat at Walnut CreekOak1BR,1BA$1.48
BRIARCLIFF STUDIOSS21BR,1BA$1.59
PINEWOOD STUDIOSS2 RENOVStudio ,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Colonial Square, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #167

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Square Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Square Apartment is $760 at The View on Vivion.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Colonial Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Colonial Square is starting from $865 at The View on Vivion.

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