Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (15 Rentals)

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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
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO

As of June 06, 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 Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value Downtown East apartment is the 2531 Cherry St Model at 2531 Cherry St, Unit 4 starting at $1,560 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Roanoke 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
2531 Cherry St, Unit 42531 Cherry St2BR,2BA$1.16
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
Courthouse Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Lakeview II ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.38
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown East?

There are currently 518 Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO with pricing that ranges from $673 to $13,561. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown East ranging from $695 to $8,500.

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 $695 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,749.

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