Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Side Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $695 (63 Rentals)

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Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

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Nowlin Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Nowlin Hall

1905 Hardesty AveKansas City, MO 64127
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Jazz Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jazz Hill

1116 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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Walnut Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Grove

8612 E 47th StKansas City, MO 64129
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Pendleton Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Flats

539 Brooklyn AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Emerson Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Manor

2015-2017 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
Military
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Pendleton Arts Block
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Arts Block

2300 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Gabriel Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gabriel Tower

1600 Jackson AveKansas City, MO 64127
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Benton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Apartments

524 Benton BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Woodland Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Apartments

405-409 Woodland AveKansas City, MO 64106
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Stonewall Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewall Court

2500 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Admiral Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Admiral Apartments

1310 Admiral BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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Mark One Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark One Plaza

301-303 Maple BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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2600-2614 Amie Ct
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2600-2614 Amie Ct

2600-2614 Amie CtKansas City, MO 64124
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Quinlan Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Quinlan Place

1501 E 8th StKansas City, MO 64106
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Deerbrook Apartments
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Deerbrook Apartments

3509-3525 E 51st StKansas City, MO 64130
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Paraclete Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Paraclete Manor

4725 Prospect AveKansas City, MO 64130
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Olive Park Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Park Village

2310 E 9th StKansas City, MO 64124
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Palisades Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades Apartments

4018 Harvard LnKansas City, MO 64133
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The Chase Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chase Apartments

2644-2650 E 29th StKansas City, MO 64128
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Villa Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Park Apartments

3927 Willow AveKansas City, MO 64133
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Kansas City, MO | Find Kansas City Off-Campus Student Housing

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Kansas City MO Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Side Kansas City MO?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side Kansas City MO is under $740.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side Kansas City MO?

The cheapest apartment in East Side Kansas City MO is Brookside Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in East Side Kansas City MO costs $7,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side Kansas City MO?

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 151 regular apartments in East Side Kansas City MO 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 East Side Kansas City MO?

Cheap apartments in East Side Kansas City MO have an average cost of $470 which is $6,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Kansas City MO.

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