Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bottoms Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (12 Rentals)

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White Apartments
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White Apartments

110 N White StKansas City, MO 64123
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark One Plaza

301-303 Maple BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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East Bottoms, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Parvin EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$775
The Backyard at One NorthVitalityStudio,1BA$977
OraS1.1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Briar Hill2-1.52BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Backyard at One NorthElement1BR,1BA$1.65
Century Towers ApartmentsCentro (Upgraded)2BR,2BA$1.70
122 N White Ave, Unit Upper Level122 N White Ave1BR,1BA$1.30
OraA1.11BR,1BA$2.08
23rd and SwiftBuchanan1BR,1BA$1.99
Parvin EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Union Berkley RiverfrontRollins - A2Studio ,1BA$2.34
Jazz HillStudioStudio ,1BA$1.51
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Bottoms, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #213

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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