Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (104 Rentals)

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property at 5312 Myrtle Ave

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5312 Myrtle Ave

Kansas CityMO64130
property at 4513 Virginia Ave

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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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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
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Mark One Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark One Plaza

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

Admiral Apartments

1310 Admiral BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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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. Oxford Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. 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
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Cimarron ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$649
Paseo GardenStudioStudio,1BA$650
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Pleasant Grove ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio,1BA$699
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
White Hall Lofts1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739

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

As of May 24, 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 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.
WesternBrooklyn2BR,1BA$0.88
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.73
3405 S Oxford Ave, Unit 3405 Oxford Ave3405 S Oxford Ave3BR,1BA$1.29
Sterling Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Hampton Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.31
Paseo GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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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 $739.

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 164 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 $430 which is $6,570 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Kansas City MO.

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