Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (18 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown East area of Kansas City as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Unity Lofts
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$1,260 - $2,299Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 18 Months
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Unity Lofts

200 Walnut StKansas City, MO 64106
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The Dial
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$1,186 - $4,583Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 15 Months
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The Dial

500 E 8th StKansas City, MO 64106
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Argyle on 12th
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$1,110 - $1,680Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months, 15 Months
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Argyle on 12th

300-306 E 12th StKansas City, MO 64106
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Arte KC
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$1,249 - $4,732
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$1,249 - $4,732

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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 13 Months
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Arte KC

1918 Locust StKansas City, MO 64108
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Gillham House
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Gillham House

3411 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64111
Corporate Housing

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Gallerie Apartments
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 15 Months
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Gallerie Apartments

2705 McGee TrfyKansas City, MO 64108
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Sky On Main
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 12 Months, 15 Months
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Sky On Main

920 Main StKansas City, MO 64105
Corporate Housing
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Paradise Flats
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Paradise Flats

308-310 E 34th StKansas City, MO 64111
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Brick & Beam Lofts
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
1 Month, 12 Months
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Brick & Beam Lofts

1018-22 Missouri AveKansas City, MO 64106
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Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 15 Months
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227 E 27th StKansas City, MO 64108

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Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs and cats? This area of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown East?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown East is at Harrison Village listed at $899.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown East Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown East is $1,874.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown East Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown East is a 2,108 square feet unit starting from $1,155 at Commerce Tower.

What is the average size for Downtown East Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown East is currently at 498 sq ft.

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