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Quality Hill Towers
929 Jefferson StKansas City, MO 64105
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910 Penn
910 Pennsylvania AveKansas City, MO 64105
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The KC High Line
929 Jefferson StKansas City, MO 64105
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915 Broadway Apartments
915 Broadway BlvdKansas City, MO 64105
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Quality Hill Apartments
1003-1005 Broadway BlvdKansas City, MO 64105
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Harvey Dutton Lofts
800 Broadway BlvdKansas City, MO 64105
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West Bottoms Flats
1515 W 9th StKansas City, MO 64101
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2803 New Jersey AveKansas City, KS 66102
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zzBethany Park Plaza
1024 Calvin AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Oakwood Garden Apartments
3301-3309 Wood AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Turtle Hill Townhomes
605 Washington BlvdKansas City, KS 66101
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City Hall Place
810 N 6th StKansas City, KS 66101
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City View at Splitlog
512-516 Splitlog AveKansas City, KS 66101
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2815 N 20th St
2815 N 20th StKansas City, KS 66104
740 Washington Blvd
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Gateway Plaza Homes
1430 N 4th StKansas City, KS 66101
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Downtown Kansas City KS, Kansas City, MO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Kansas City KS Studio Apartments | $1,427 | $698 | $2,617 |
| Downtown Kansas City KS 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $800 | $3,567 |
| Downtown Kansas City KS 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $800 | $4,611 |
| Downtown Kansas City KS 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $1,200 | $2,756 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Kansas City KS Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kansas City KS area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at zzBethany Park Plaza priced from $800. spacious 1 bedroom has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kansas City KS apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| zzBethany Park Plaza | BP 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| spacious 1 bedroom | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| 910 Penn | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Quality Hill Towers | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $871 |
| 915 Broadway Apartments | Derby with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kansas City KS, MO
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kansas City KS area is the $1.79 price per square foot MEZAGRAN Model at Roaster's Block in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $2,598. The second greatest value Downtown Kansas City KS apartment is the Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes starting at $1,375 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Kensington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kansas City KS apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Roaster's Block | MEZAGRAN | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Redwood Courts Townhomes | Redwood | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| Turtle Hill Townhomes | Tax Credit 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| The Briarcliff City Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| spacious 1 bedroom | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| City View at Splitlog | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 915 Broadway Apartments | Derby | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| zzBethany Park Plaza | BP 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The KC High Line | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Quality Hill Towers | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kansas City KS Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Kansas City KS is under $1,333.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS is 910 Penn which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS costs $1,856.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Kansas City KS?
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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Kansas City KS 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 Kansas City KS?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Kansas City KS have an average cost of $110 which is $1,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kansas City KS.
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