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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. Courthouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. 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
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$695
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$779
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$779
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Gillham Housegill0bBStudio,1BA$825
Jazz Hill1b1m1BR,1BA$850
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown East area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Blue Valley neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value Downtown East apartment is the 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts starting at $1,558 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Quality Hill 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.
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.69
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
3415 Locust1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.05
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Three Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$0.96
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
122 N White Ave, Unit Upper Level122 N White Ave1BR,1BA$1.30
Jazz Hill1b1m1BR,1BA$1.20
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.29
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Downtown East, Kansas City, MO

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Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Kansas City. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $142 which is $6,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.

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