Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (20 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. Harrison Village and Harrison Haus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $638. 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
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$638
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$779
Mark One Plaza1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO

As of August 04, 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 Blue Valley neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value Downtown East apartment is the 2x2 Model at Professional Building starting at $1,506 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Crown Center 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
Professional Building2x22BR,2BA$1.26
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
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
3330 Gillham Rd, Unit #23330 Gillham Rd1BR,1BA$1.25
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Jazz Hill1b1m1BR,1BA$1.20
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown East?

There are currently 524 Apartments for Rent in Downtown East, MO with pricing that ranges from $638 to $13,561. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown East ranging from $700 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 $700 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,558.

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