Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (188 Rentals)

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property at 600 E 8th St

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 E 8th St, Unit TSP

600 E 8th St
Kansas CityMO64106

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property at 814 Elmwood Ave

$1,060 - $1,380

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814 Elmwood Ave

Kansas CityMO64124
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716 Gladstone Ave, Unit #1
$1,075
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

716 Gladstone Ave, Unit #1

716 Gladstone AveKansas City, MO 64124
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property at 2727 Vine St

$1,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2727 Vine St

Kansas CityMO64109

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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. 3136 Grand Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. 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
3136 Grand Ave3136 Grand Ave - 16Studio,1BA$650
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Charlotte Square | Courtyard & Open Breezeways1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Chestnut Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$825
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
535-537 Gladstone Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Park Ave Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$850
531-533 Gladstone Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown East area is the $0.73 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Blue Valley neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Downtown East apartment is the 3408-2bA Model at 3408 Gillham starting at $1,480 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Westport 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$0.73
3408 Gillham3408-2bA2BR,1BA$1.25
Emery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Harrison VillageHarrison Village - The Brooklyn2BR,1BA$1.30
Woodland Village, LLCWoodland Village, LLC - H2BR,1BA$1.31
514 Harrison St, Unit Available for Rent514 Harrison St1BR,1BA$1.23
Holland1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.33
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.31

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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 $825 at Chestnut Apartments.

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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