
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crestwood Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (193 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Crestwood area of Kansas City.


5217 Brookwood Ave

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714 W 37th St, Unit 8

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

1123-1125 W 40th St

The Citadel

Plaza Hill Manor Apartments

Plaza Apartment Center

Brush Creek Crossing
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The Edgemere

3734-3736 Warwick Blvd

Plaza House

The Netherland and Monarch Apartments

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

Roanoke Apartments

The Majestic

3640 SW Trafficway, Unit 203

3606 Bales Ave

Plaza Point Apartments
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Casa Loma

1132 W 41ST TERRACE

1117 W 41st Terrace

Westport Manor Apartments

Roanoke Court Apartments

BLVD 64

6014 Virginia Ave

5816-5818 Bellefontaine Ave

Broadway 46 Apartments

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Alton Heights
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The Drake

5446 Harrison St

5033 Walnut Street, Unit 5033 Walnut Basement

3315 E 52nd St

5424-5426 Harrison St

3618 Pennsylvania Ave

2510 E 59th St

4333 Roanoke Pkwy, Unit Apartment 2N

3017 E 51st St
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5619 Wabash Ave

5409-5411 Harrison St

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4515 Jefferson St

6703 Walrond Ave

Stones Apartments

4216 Cleveland Ave.

The Scotford Building

Park Gate Apartments

Knaack Properties

The Valentine
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Crestwood, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crestwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Studio Apartments | $1,324 | $725 | $2,121 |
| Crestwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $795 | $3,546 |
| Crestwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $915 | $5,800 |
| Crestwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $1,200 | $6,072 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 193 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Crestwood Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Crestwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crestwood area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at 3721 Broadway priced from $750. JARBOE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Crestwood apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3721 Broadway | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| JARBOE | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 902 E 39th ST | 1B 1B 2F | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Lillian | 3706 Unit #09 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| 3933 CHARLOTTE | 1B 1B 1F RENOV | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Plaza Hill Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Brush Creek Crossing | 1B 1B 3F | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Netherland and Monarch Apartments | N-0B | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crestwood, MO
As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crestwood area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Main Model at Soho Apartments in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Crestwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at The Belmar | Charming Details starting at $1,132 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crestwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Apartments | The Main | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Belmar | Charming Details | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1107 W 40th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Brush Creek | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Charlotte | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 219 W 37th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Clark Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 4244 TERRACE | 1B 1B 1F W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCrestwood, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #35
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crestwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crestwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crestwood is under $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crestwood?
The cheapest apartment in Crestwood is JARBOE which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Crestwood costs $1,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crestwood?
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 Crestwood 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 Crestwood?
Cheap apartments in Crestwood have an average cost of $269 which is $1,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crestwood.
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