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Quality Hill Towers
929 Jefferson StKansas City, MO 64105
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kansas City KS Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (15 Rentals)
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910 Penn
910 Pennsylvania AveKansas City, MO 64105
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929 Jefferson StKansas City, MO 64105
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West Bottoms Flats
1515 W 9th StKansas City, MO 64101
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Quality Hill Apartments
1003-1005 Broadway BlvdKansas City, MO 64105
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Villa Alegre Apartamentos
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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Blacklark Apartments
1980 N 2nd StKansas City, KS 66101
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City View at Splitlog
512-516 Splitlog AveKansas City, KS 66101
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Hilltop Townhomes
2420 Delavan AveKansas City, KS 66104
1147 Oakland Ave
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Gateway Plaza Homes
1430 N 4th StKansas City, KS 66101
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Downtown Kansas City KS Studio Apartments | $1,185 | $639 | $2,593 |
| Downtown Kansas City KS 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $699 | $2,903 |
| Downtown Kansas City KS 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $950 | $3,640 |
| Downtown Kansas City KS 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $1,225 | $2,676 |
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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 Villa Alegre Apartamentos priced from $500. Quality Hill Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. 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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| Villa Alegre Apartamentos | C2911-05 | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Quality Hill Towers | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| 910 Penn | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| zzBethany Park Plaza | BP 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Blacklark Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kansas City KS, MO
As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kansas City KS area is the $0.90 price per square foot Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Downtown Kansas City KS apartment is the C1 Model at The Landing At Briarcliff Apartments starting at $1,953 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Fairfax 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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| Redwood Courts Townhomes | Redwood | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| The Landing At Briarcliff Apartments | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Turtle Hill Townhomes | Tax Credit 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| The Briarcliff City Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Blacklark Apartments | 3-Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Quality Hill Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Villa Alegre Apartamentos | B1600-03 | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| City View at Splitlog | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| zzBethany Park Plaza | BP 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Quality Hill Towers | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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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 $1,131.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS is Villa Alegre Apartamentos which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Downtown Kansas City KS costs $1,842.
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 5 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 $403 which is $1,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kansas City KS.
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