
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (177 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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3219 Norton Ave

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521 Benton Blvd, Unit Benton #2

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909 Walnut

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Reverb Alton Collection

3415 Locust St

531 Grand

3330-3330 Agnes Ave

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504 Bellefontaine Ave, Unit 2

303 Cypress Ave
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2805 CHARLOTTE

2529 Brooklyn Ave

2846 Myrtle Ave

CORE

5213 Wilburn Ct

536 Campbell St

Western

2120 Linwood Blvd

600 E 8th St, Unit 7J

2732 Forest Ave
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3015 Montgall Ave
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 | $1,343 | $695 | $2,661 |
| Downtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $720 | $5,646 |
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $800 | $8,078 |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,305 | $1,047 | $10,000+ |
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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 $924.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown East?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown East is Smart Lofts on Gladstone which is listed at $795, 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 31 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 $104 which is $6,896 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown East.
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