Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (421 Rentals)

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Kansas City Mo, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Missouri including Downtown Kansas City MO, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment property may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Kansas City, this residential area has come to be amongst the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated education resources.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks, paths, and trails is a must-have. This submarket is a highly-rated neighborhood for having nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown Kansas City MO ranks as one of our preferred high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have dogs and cats? This area is one of the best submarkets for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Kansas City MO

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Kansas City MO?

There are currently 82 Studio Apartments in Downtown Kansas City MO with rent ranges from $673 to $4,070 with an average price of $1,450.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Kansas City MO Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Kansas City MO ranges from $801 to $6,139 with an average monthly rent of $1,771.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Kansas City MO range from $850 to $8,078. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,274.

How expensive are Downtown Kansas City MO Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 33 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Kansas City MO on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,699 to $13,561 - averaging $3,413 for the location.

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