Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (108 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110
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Nowlin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nowlin Hall

1905 Hardesty AveKansas City, MO 64127
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Pendleton Arts Block
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Arts Block

2300 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Emerson Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Manor

2015-2017 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Walnut Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Grove

8612 E 47th StKansas City, MO 64129
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Pendleton Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Flats

539 Brooklyn AveKansas City, MO 64124
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500-506 Gladstone Blvd
3 Bedroom Apartments

500-506 Gladstone Blvd

500-506 Gladstone BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Kreutz Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kreutz Apartments

4521 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64128
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Linwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Apartments

2407-2417 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Lindale
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lindale

3000 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64128
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White Apartments
Studio Apartments

White Apartments

110 N White StKansas City, MO 64123
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Gabriel Tower
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gabriel Tower

1600 Jackson AveKansas City, MO 64127
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Parkway Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

4100 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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The Chase Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chase Apartments

2644-2650 E 29th StKansas City, MO 64128
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Benton Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Apartments

524 Benton BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Woodland Apartments
1 to 2 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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Lincrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincrest

1614-1620 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Maple Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Flats

511 Maple BlvdKansas City, MO 64124

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East Side Kansas City MO, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Kansas City MO Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Kansas City MO area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at White Apartments priced from $569. Paseo Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable East Side Kansas City MO apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Paseo GardenStudioStudio,1BA$650
Cimarron ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$695
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Pleasant Grove Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$699
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Oxford CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$725
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Eastwood CrossingsA11BR,1BA$740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Kansas City MO, MO

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Kansas City MO area is the $0.88 price per square foot Brooklyn Model at Western in the in the 18th and Vine neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value East Side Kansas City MO apartment is the 504 Bellefontaine Ave Model at 504 Bellefontaine Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Scarritt Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Kansas City MO apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WesternBrooklyn2BR,1BA$0.88
504 Bellefontaine Ave, Unit 2504 Bellefontaine Ave2BR,2BA$0.87
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.73
521 Benton Blvd, Unit Benton #2521 Benton Blvd2BR,1BA$1.19
Maple Manor ApartmentsMM 3 Bedroom 10003BR,1BA$1.13
2305 E 37th2/12BR,1BA$1.06
Oxford CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Eastwood Crossings1 Bed, 1 Bath - Section 81BR,1BA$1.09
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Kansas City MO Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side Kansas City MO?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side Kansas City MO is at White Apartments listed at $569.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Kansas City MO Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Kansas City MO Apartment is $695 at Brookside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Kansas City MO Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side Kansas City MO is starting from $725 at Oxford Commons.

What is the most affordable East Side Kansas City MO Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Kansas City MO Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Village Townhomes and starts from $1,075.

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