
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO Under $1,500 (150 Rentals)


Flashcube Apartments

West Side Lofts

Unity Lofts

Crossroads Westside

Luxe at Union Hill

Pickwick Plaza

KC Loft Collection

The Wade

The Dial
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Reverb Alton Collection

1989 Main

Union Hill on Main

531 Grand

Commerce Tower

Second and Delaware Apartments

Argyle on 12th

Jazz Hill

Century Towers Apartments
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Professional Building Lofts

Harvey Dutton Lofts

Signal Hill Studios

Marcato

Quality Hill Apartments

Walnut Tower Apartments

Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

KC Loft Central

Quality Hill Towers

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West Bottoms Flats
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Old Town Lofts

ArriveKC

CORE

Arte KC

The Yards

Fairfax Lofts – Urban Living in the Heart of Downtown KCMO

Union Berkley

Twenty9 Gillham

Cold Storage Lofts

RM West
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MAA The Station

909 Walnut

Grand Boulevard Lofts

2805 CHARLOTTE

The KC High Line

Western

26th Street Station

One Nine Vine Apartments

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Arterra KC Alton Collection
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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 | $1,321 | $648 | $2,622 |
| Downtown Kansas City MO 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $728 | $5,951 |
| Downtown Kansas City MO 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,697 | $881 | $8,078 |
| Downtown Kansas City MO 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,946 | $1,267 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 150 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Kansas City Mo, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #11
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Kansas City MO
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Kansas City MO?
There are currently 209 Studio Apartments in Downtown Kansas City MO with rent ranges from $648 to $2,622 with an average price of $1,321.
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 $728 to $5,951 with an average monthly rent of $1,864.
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 $881 to $8,078. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,697.
How expensive are Downtown Kansas City MO Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 45 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Kansas City MO on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,267 to $13,561 - averaging $3,946 for the location.
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