Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (126 Rentals)

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2727 Vine St

Kansas CityMO64109
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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

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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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Paseo Garden
Studio Apartments

Paseo Garden

3503 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64109

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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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Quinlan Row
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quinlan Row

804 Woodland AveKansas City, MO 64106
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University Meadows
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

1410 E 49th StKansas 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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St. Regis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Regis Apartments

1400 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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. Brookside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. 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
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Cimarron ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$649
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Pleasant Grove ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio,1BA$699
White Hall LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Oxford CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$725
Eastwood CrossingsTeakStudio,1BA$740
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825

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

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Kansas City MO area is the $1.10 price per square foot 630 Brighton Ave Model at 630 Brighton Ave, Unit Duplex in the in the 18th and Vine neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value East Side Kansas City MO apartment is the 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes starting at $1,075 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Blue Valley 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.
630 Brighton Ave, Unit Duplex630 Brighton Ave4BR,2BA$1.10
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.73
336 Brooklyn, Unit 338-2336 Brooklyn2BR,1BA$1.04
3405 S Oxford Ave, Unit 3405 Oxford Ave3405 S Oxford Ave3BR,1BA$1.29
2207 E 24th Ter2207 E 24th Ter2BR,1BA$1.31
Woodland Village, LLCWoodland Village, LLC - H2BR,1BA$1.31
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.31

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

Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Missouri and customized analysis for Central Kansas City. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $600 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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