Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bottoms Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (10 Rentals)

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300 Gladstone Blvd
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300 Gladstone Blvd

300 Gladstone BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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135 N Lawn Ave
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135 N Lawn Ave

135 N Lawn AveKansas City, MO 64123
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131 N Lawn Ave
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131 N Lawn Ave

131 N Lawn AveKansas City, MO 64123

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Cheapest Available East Bottoms Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Bottoms area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at White Apartments priced from $569. Mark One Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable East Bottoms apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
OraS1.1Studio,1BA$1,348

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bottoms, MO

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Bottoms area is the $1.85 price per square foot Vibrance Model at The Backyard at One North in the in the Columbus Park neighborhood starting from $1,481. The second greatest value East Bottoms apartment is the 1x1 Model at Mark One Plaza starting at $825 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the 18th and Vine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Bottoms apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Backyard at One NorthVibrance1BR,1BA$1.85
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1.37
OraS1.1Studio ,1BA$2.48
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.63

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Bottoms Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Bottoms Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Bottoms Apartment is $825 at Mark One Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Bottoms Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Bottoms is starting from $925 at Mark One Plaza.

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