
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (625 Rentals)


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The Dial

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The Mabion

The Moxie on Union Hill

CORE

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Cold Storage Lofts

909 Walnut

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Western

26th Street Station

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Oaks Centropolis

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Midland Lofts

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Downtown East, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown East Studio Apartments | $1,383 | $695 | $2,622 |
| Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $695 | $5,713 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $826 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,071 | $997 | $10,000+ |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown East, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Kansas City, Downtown East has now become known as one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated education opportunities for the kids to attend.
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to the great outdoors is something they look for when they rent. This residential area has risen to be providing first-class access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood is known as one of our favorite luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
Dog and cat owners, listen up! this area of town has come to be one of the A-list submarkets for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown East?
There are currently 249 Studio Apartments in Downtown East with rent ranges from $695 to $2,622 with an average price of $1,383.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown East Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown East ranges from $695 to $5,713 with an average monthly rent of $1,962.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown East cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown East range from $826 to $11,176. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,845.
How expensive are Downtown East Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 46 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $997 to $13,561 - averaging $3,071 for the location.
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