Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $900 (26 Rentals)

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property at 600 E 8th St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 E 8th St, Unit TSP

600 E 8th St
Kansas CityMO64106
property at 600 E 8th St

$950 - $1,285

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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600 E 8th St

Kansas CityMO64106
property at 2727 Vine St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2727 Vine St

Kansas CityMO64109

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property at 609 Central St

$1,050 - $2,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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609 Central St

Kansas CityMO64105

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property at 517 Gillis St

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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517 Gillis St, Unit 203

517 Gillis St
Kansas CityMO64106
property at 829 Southwest Blvd

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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829 Southwest Blvd, Unit 2

829 Southwest Blvd
Kansas CityMO64108

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property at 337 Garfield Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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337 Garfield Ave, Unit B

337 Garfield Ave
Kansas CityMO64124
property at 308 W 8th St

$1,475 - $1,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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308 W 8th St

Kansas CityMO64105

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property at 523 Tracy Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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523 Tracy Ave

Kansas CityMO64106
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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 3136 Grand Ave priced from $650. Old Town Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kansas City MO apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3136 Grand Ave3136 Grand Ave - 16Studio,1BA$650
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$725
Quality Hill TowersA61BR,1BA$785
910 PennA31BR,1BA$800
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
Park Ave Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$850
Harrison VillageHarrison Village - The Campbell1BR,1BA$899
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$925

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

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kansas City MO area is the $1.30 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Emery Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Downtown Kansas City MO apartment is the Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom Model at Grand Boulevard Lofts starting at $1,075 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Crown Center 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.
Emery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Villa del Sol2 Bdrm Townhome, 953 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1.25
Old Town Lofts2x12BR,1BA$1.07
Harrison VillageHarrison Village - The Brooklyn2BR,1BA$1.30
Quality Hill Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
2207 E 24th Ter2207 E 24th Ter2BR,1BA$1.31
514 Harrison St, Unit Available for Rent514 Harrison St1BR,1BA$1.23
Woodland Village, LLCWoodland Village, LLC - H2BR,1BA$1.31
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Downtown 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Kansas City MO

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Kansas City MO?

There are currently 431 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kansas City MO, MO with pricing that ranges from $640 to $13,561. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Kansas City MO ranging from $950 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Kansas City MO?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Kansas City MO ranges from $950 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,158.

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