
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crown Center Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (347 Rentals)
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Paseo Garden

Westport Central

35 Gillham

Quality Hill Towers

Old Town Lofts

White Hall Lofts

Woodbridge Apartments

2729 Campbell

3544 Bell St
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The KC High Line

929 Residences

The Lillian

105 E 30th St, Unit unit 1c

Villa del Sol

The Newbern

The Holmes

Park Central
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KC Loft Central

Grand Boulevard Lofts

3734-3736 Warwick Blvd

3719 Wyoming St

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The Mark

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Courthouse Lofts
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26th Street Station

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Roxford at The Crosswalks

Pickwick Plaza

Westover at The Crosswalks

629 E Armour Blvd

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Vine Street Lofts

Arte KC

Oasis on Linwood

1132 W 41ST TERRACE

Six40

3415 Locust St

Signal Hill Studios

3314 Tracy Ave

1117 W 41st Terrace
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Crown Center, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crown Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Center Studio Apartments | $1,237 | $650 | $2,622 |
| Crown Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $799 | $5,713 |
| Crown Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,238 | $758 | $8,680 |
| Crown Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $898 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Crown Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crown Center area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Paseo Garden priced from $650. Penn Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Crown Center apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paseo Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Penn Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Old Town Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $754 |
| Woodbridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $758 |
| Westport Central | WPC0ba | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Ricardo | 8111b_a | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Windemere | wnd0ba | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Admiral Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Armour View | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crown Center, MO
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crown Center area is the $1.30 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Warwick Court Townhomes in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Crown Center apartment is the 2x2 Model at Old Town Lofts starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crown Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Court Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Old Town Lofts | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| The Belmar | Charming Details | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Grand Boulevard Lofts | Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Villa del Sol | 2 Bdrm Townhome, 953 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| West Side Lofts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 901 E 28th Street | 1B 1B 1F W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Quality Hill Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 3022 McGEE | 1B 1B 3F RENOV | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Admiral Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crown Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crown Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crown Center is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crown Center?
The cheapest apartment in Crown Center is Old Town Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Crown Center costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crown Center?
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 100 regular apartments in Crown Center 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 Crown Center?
Cheap apartments in Crown Center have an average cost of $153 which is $6,847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crown Center.
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