
Homes for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (101 Rentals)


111 Park Ave

335 N Lawndale Ave

425 Gladstone Blvd

517 Gillis St, Unit 203

2629 Campbell St

2727 Vine St

2929 McGee Trfy, Unit 200

600 E 8th St, Unit Metropolitan Condominiums 7N

1508 Grand Blvd, Unit 3
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600 E 8th St, Unit TSP

523 Grand Blvd, Unit 1B

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708 E 18th St, Unit SI ID1609765P

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708 E 18th St, Unit SI ID1609762P

319 Olive St, Unit 1N

2732 Forest Ave, Unit 101

2732 Forest Ave, Unit 106

2732 Forest Ave, Unit 212

2120 Linwood Blvd, Unit 2120 E. Linwood Blvd

3010 E 27th St
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3008 Oak St

138 Wheeling Ave

2239 Denver Ave

600 E 8th St, Unit 11R

3222 E 11th St

2632 E 9th St

5213 Wilburn Ct

3216 E 28th St

3305 E 19th St

2530 Mersington Ave
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3308 Benton Blvd

319 Drury Ave

2833 Van Brunt Blvd

3030 York St

2737 Bales Ave

1521 Jackson Ave

3015 Montgall Ave

716 Indiana Ave

532 Cypress Ave

3216 Garner Ave
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3024 Flora Ave

3215 Charlotte St

5441 E 27th St

801 Cleveland Ave.

3333 Gillham Rd

808 E 27th St

3310 Tracy Ave

2508 Mersington Ave

2201 Lexington Ave

2600 Euclid Ave
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Downtown East, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown East 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,479 | $800 | $3,200 |
| Downtown East 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,808 | $900 | $9,500 |
| Downtown East 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,934 | $1,150 | $6,000 |
| Downtown East 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,265 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 101 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Best Local Schools in Downtown East, Kansas City, MO
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown East?
There are currently 537 Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO with pricing that ranges from $695 to $13,561. There are also 101 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown East ranging from $750 to $9,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown East?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown East ranges from $750 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,671.
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