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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 Quality Hill Towers priced from $589. Courthouse Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kansas City MO apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quality Hill TowersA3Studio,1BA$589
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$695
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$779
Old Town LoftsWaltower1BR,1BA$800
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Villa del Sol Apartments2 Bedroom TH***2BR,1BA$850
2603-2631 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$875

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

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kansas City MO area is the $1.37 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhouse Model at Villa del Sol Apartments in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Downtown Kansas City MO apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath Model at West Side Lofts starting at $1,605 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Volker 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.
Villa del Sol ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.37
West Side Lofts2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Professional Building2x12BR,1BA$1.36
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Old Town LoftsFinance1BR,1BA$1.10
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.29
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Quality Hill Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Lakeview II ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.38

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Downtown Kansas City Mo, Kansas City, MO

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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 Quality Hill Towers listed at $589.

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 $649 at Quality Hill Towers.

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 $850 at Villa del Sol 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 $1,699.

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