
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $779 (52 Rentals)


3618 Roberts St

3242-3244 Brooklyn Ave

Vine Street Lofts

Courthouse Lofts

Grand Boulevard Lofts

2807 Gillham Rd

Harrison Village and Harrison Haus
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3231 Park Ave

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Cold Storage Lofts

Pickwick Plaza

26th Street Station
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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 | $1,417 | $695 | $3,362 |
Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $673 | $6,139 |
Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $779 | $8,078 |
Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $949 | $10,000+ |
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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 Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts! which is listed at $779, 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 $142 which is $6,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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