Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (132 Rentals)

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Downtown Kansas City MO, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Kansas City MO Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kansas City MO area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Harrison Village and Harrison Haus priced from $638. Quality Hill Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $656. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kansas City MO apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$638
Quality Hill TowersA1Studio,1BA$656
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
The KC High LineA3Studio,1BA$799
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
2600-2614 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$852
MANORSOUTH0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$865
Pickwick PlazaFlatStudio,1BA$875
Flashcube ApartmentsStudio - ADAStudio,1BA$878

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kansas City MO, MO

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kansas City MO area is the $0.88 price per square foot Brooklyn Model at Western in the in the 18th and Vine neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown Kansas City MO apartment is the 2BR / 2BT Model at Windows Lofts (Residential) starting at $1,658 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Roanoke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kansas City MO apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WesternBrooklyn2BR,1BA$0.88
Windows Lofts (Residential)2BR / 2BT2BR,2BA$1.10
Villa del Sol Apartments3 Bedroom TH***3BR,2BA$1.12
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
West Side Lofts2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Delaware Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.26
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Kansas City MO, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kansas City MO Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO is at Harrison Village and Harrison Haus listed at $638.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kansas City MO Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kansas City MO Apartment is $756 at Harrison Village and Harrison Haus.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Kansas City MO Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO is starting from $930 at Admiral Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Kansas City MO Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Kansas City MO Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa del Sol Apartments and starts from $1,385.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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