Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (49 Rentals)

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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
1 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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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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Linwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Apartments

2407-2417 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Parkway Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

4100 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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Stonewall Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewall Court

2500 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Paraclete Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Paraclete Manor

4725 Prospect AveKansas City, MO 64130
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Apartments

524 Benton BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Quinlan Row
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quinlan Row

804 Woodland AveKansas City, MO 64106
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Maple Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Flats

511 Maple BlvdKansas City, MO 64124

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Lincrest
Studio Apartments

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1614-1620 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Deerbrook Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Deerbrook Apartments

3509-3525 E 51st StKansas City, MO 64130
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St. Regis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Regis Apartments

1400 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Mark One Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark One Plaza

301-303 Maple BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Royal Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

10903 E 19th St SIndependence, MO 64052
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Cimarron Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cimarron Apartments

525 Stone Arch DrIndependence, MO 64052
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Quarry Ridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Quarry Ridge Apartments

1031 S Brookside AveIndependence, MO 64053
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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
Hampton Court ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$650
Oxford CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Timber Creek ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio,1BA$699
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$745
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$779

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

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Kansas City MO area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value East Side Kansas City MO apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Sterling Creek Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Fairland Heights 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.
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.69
Sterling Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Three Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$0.96
Maple Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.14
Brookside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Eastwood CrossingsA1.PR1BR,1BA$1.11
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Villa Park ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$1.22
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Hampton Court ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio ,1BA$1.08

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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 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 $779.

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 $600, 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 30 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 $138 which is $6,862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Kansas City MO.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Kansas City

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.