Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bottoms Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (12 Rentals)
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122 N White Ave, Unit Upper Level
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The Backyard at One North
East Bottoms, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Bottoms?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Bottoms Studio Apartments | $1,514 | $750 | $3,146 |
East Bottoms 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $775 | $8,792 |
East Bottoms 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $950 | $8,982 |
East Bottoms 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,577 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
East Bottoms 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $1,275 | $1,275 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Bottoms Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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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. Jazz Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable East Bottoms apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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White Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $569 |
Jazz Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Parvin Estates | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Backyard at One North | Vitality | Studio,1BA | $977 |
Ora | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bottoms, MO
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Bottoms area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2-1.5 Model at Briar Hill in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,178. The second greatest value East Bottoms apartment is the Element Model at The Backyard at One North starting at $1,401 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Columbus Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Bottoms apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Briar Hill | 2-1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
The Backyard at One North | Element | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Century Towers Apartments | Centro (Upgraded) | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
122 N White Ave, Unit Upper Level | 122 N White Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Ora | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
23rd and Swift | Buchanan | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Parvin Estates | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Union Berkley Riverfront | Rollins - A2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
Jazz Hill | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
White Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Bottoms, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #213
Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Bottoms Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
19 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Bottoms Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Bottoms?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Bottoms is under $1,238.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bottoms?
The cheapest apartment in East Bottoms is Parvin Estates which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in East Bottoms costs $2,057.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Bottoms?
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 15 regular apartments in East Bottoms that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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