Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (44 Rentals)

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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
Military
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Pendleton Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Flats

539 Brooklyn AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Walnut Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Grove

8612 E 47th StKansas City, MO 64129
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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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Stonewall Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewall Court

2500 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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The Chase Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chase Apartments

2644-2650 E 29th StKansas City, MO 64128
Senior Living
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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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Quinlan Row
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quinlan Row

804 Woodland AveKansas City, MO 64106
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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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Deerbrook Apartments
1 to 2 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
Studio to 2 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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The Hudson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hudson

1401 S Cunningham StIndependence, MO 64050
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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
Oxford CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Cimarron ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$695
Pleasant Grove Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$699
Eastwood CrossingsS1.PRStudio,1BA$700
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750

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

As of November 14, 2025 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 $1,020 with a $0.69 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$0.69
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Lexington Crossing2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Maple Manor ApartmentsMM 2 Bedroom 8502BR,1BA$1.14
Hampton Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Villa Park ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$1.22
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Oxford CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side Kansas City Mo, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #169

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $750.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Side Kansas City MO is Oxford Commons which is listed at $675, 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 114 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 $608 which is $6,392 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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

Hello, and welcome! I’m Amber, and I’ll be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Kansas City.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.