Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (8 Rentals)

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property at 600 E 8th St

600 E 8th St

Kansas CityMO64106

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property at 700 E 8th St

700 E 8th St

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 Quality Hill Towers priced from $658. Harrison Village and Harrison Haus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. 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$658
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$695
The KC High LineA1Studio,1BA$759

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

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kansas City MO area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2BR / 2BT Model at Windows Lofts (Residential) in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value Downtown Kansas City MO apartment is the 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts starting at $1,558 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Quality Hill 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.
Windows Lofts (Residential)2BR / 2BT2BR,2BA$0.91
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
Professional Building2x22BR,2BA$1.26
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Old Town LoftsStar - 2x22BR,2BA$1.28
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Jazz Hill1b1m1BR,1BA$1.20
3022 McGee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 418 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kansas City MO, MO with pricing that ranges from $643 to $13,561. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Kansas City MO ranging from $700 to $8,500.

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 $700 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,174.

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