
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $710 (66 Rentals)


White Hall Lofts

2729 Campbell

The KC High Line

929 Residences

Walnut Tower Apartments

KC Loft Central

The Mark

West Side Lofts

Pickwick Plaza
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910 Penn

The Yards

Midland Lofts

The Dial

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Arterra KC Alton Collection
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Harvey Dutton Lofts

Flashcube Apartments

The Wade

3100 E Gillham Plaza

1989 Main

Jazz Hill

Union Hill on Main

Commerce Tower

Aladdin

Unity Lofts
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Luxe at Union Hill

531 Grand

Second and Delaware Apartments

ArriveKC

Westside Flats

CORE

Cold Storage Lofts

Two Light Luxury Apartments
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Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main

MAA The Station

Pendleton Arts Block

Alhaven

Pennbrooke

Columbus Park Plaza

z-123124-Studios on Broadway

Columbia Lofts

Normandy Apartments
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Downtown Kansas City MO, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown Kansas City MO Studio Apartments | $1,366 | $710 | $2,622 |
| Downtown Kansas City MO 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $800 | $5,713 |
| Downtown Kansas City MO 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $881 | $8,680 |
| Downtown Kansas City MO 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,919 | $1,293 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Kansas City Mo, Kansas City, MO
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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kansas City MO Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Kansas City MO is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO is 929 Residences which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Kansas City MO costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Kansas City MO?
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 92 regular apartments in Downtown Kansas City MO 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 MO?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Kansas City MO have an average cost of $124 which is $6,876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kansas City MO.
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