Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $673 (77 Rentals)

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 712 Linwood Blvd

712 Linwood Blvd

Kansas CityMO64109

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property at 1015 Pacific St

1015 Pacific St

Kansas CityMO64106

Kansas City's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Kansas City and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Amber Kanuckel

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Nowlin Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Nowlin Hall

1905 Hardesty AveKansas City, MO 64127
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Jazz Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jazz Hill

1116 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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Pendleton Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Flats

539 Brooklyn AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Emerson Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Manor

2015-2017 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Pendleton Arts Block
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Arts Block

2300 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Alhaven
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alhaven

3112 Harrison StKansas City, MO 64109
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Gabriel Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gabriel Tower

1600 Jackson AveKansas City, MO 64127
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Stonewall Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewall Court

2500 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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2820 Harrison St
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2820 Harrison St

2820 Harrison StKansas City, MO 64109
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The Chase Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chase Apartments

2644-2650 E 29th StKansas City, MO 64128
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Downtown East, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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Getting Around the Downtown East Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown East is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown East is Courthouse Lofts which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Downtown East costs $7,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown East?

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 49 regular apartments in Downtown East 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 Downtown East?

Cheap apartments in Downtown East have an average cost of $113 which is $6,887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Kansas City

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.