Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (51 Rentals)

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5035 E 6 St

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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
Oxford CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Pleasant Grove Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$694
Cimarron ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$695
Timber Creek ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio,1BA$699
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$745
Hampton Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Eastwood CrossingsS1.PRStudio,1BA$773

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

As of July 29, 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 Blue Valley 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 Eastwood Hills East 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
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Three Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$0.96
Stadium View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Brookside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Hampton Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92
Jazz Hill1b1m1BR,1BA$1.20
Villa Park ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$1.22
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Kansas City MO

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side Kansas City MO?

There are currently 451 Apartments for Rent in East Side Kansas City MO, MO with pricing that ranges from $600 to $7,000. There are also 187 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Kansas City MO ranging from $700 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side Kansas City MO?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side Kansas City MO ranges from $700 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,343.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side Kansas City MO?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side Kansas City MO range from $775 to $2,121, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $795 to $2,180. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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