
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunbar Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dunbar area of Kansas City.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dunbar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Studio Apartments | $525 | $525 | $525 |
| Dunbar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $925 | $685 | $1,180 |
| Dunbar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $887 | $785 | $1,075 |
| Dunbar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $1,020 | $1,350 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dunbar Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Dunbar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunbar area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Stadium View Apartments priced from $700. Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $826. Here are the most affordable Dunbar apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts! | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $826 |
| Paraclete Manor | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Green Village Townhomes | 3 bd w/o basement | 3BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunbar, MO
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunbar area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Blue Valley neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value Dunbar apartment is the One Bed One Bath Model at Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts! starting at $950 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Blue Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunbar apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Village Townhomes | 3 bd w/o basement | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.69 |
| Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts! | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Stadium View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Paraclete Manor | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunbar Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunbar?
The cheapest apartment in Dunbar is Stadium View Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Dunbar costs $1,226.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dunbar?
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 5 regular apartments in Dunbar 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 Dunbar?
Cheap apartments in Dunbar have an average cost of $298 which is $928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunbar.
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