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Kansas CityMO64109
property at 600 E 8th St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 E 8th St, Unit 11F

600 E 8th St
Kansas CityMO64106
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700 E 8th St, Unit 7L

700 E 8th St
Kansas CityMO64106

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Downtown East, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown East area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at White Apartments priced from $569. Smart Lofts on Gladstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Downtown East apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
White Hall LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Charlotte Square | Courtyard & Open Breezeways1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
2600-2614 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Gillham Housegill1bA1BR,1BA$875
Harrison VillageHarrison Village - The Campbell1BR,1BA$899
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown East area is the $1.10 price per square foot 630 Brighton Ave Model at 630 Brighton Ave, Unit Duplex in the in the 18th and Vine neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown East apartment is the 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes starting at $1,075 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Blue Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
630 Brighton Ave, Unit Duplex630 Brighton Ave4BR,2BA$1.10
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.73
909 WalnutEllington2BR,2.5BA$1.26
Courthouse Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
2535 Cherry St, Unit 2535 Cherry 1 bedroom2535 Cherry St1BR,1.5BA$1.30
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
901 E 28th Street1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$1.14
Harrison VillageHarrison Village - The Forest2BR,1BA$1.29
Woodland Village, LLCWoodland Village, LLC - L2BR,1BA$1.31
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown East is at White Apartments listed at $569.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown East Apartment is $745 at Charlotte Square | Courtyard & Open Breezeways.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown East is starting from $925 at Mark One Plaza.

What is the most affordable Downtown East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Village Townhomes and starts from $1,075.

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