Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (25 Rentals)

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property at 5312 Myrtle Ave

$800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5312 Myrtle Ave

Kansas CityMO64130
property at 10605 E 27th St S

$875

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$875
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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10605 E 27th St S

IndependenceMO64052

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property at 4513 Virginia Ave

$980

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110

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property at 1417 W Short Ave

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1417 W Short Ave, Unit B

1417 W Short Ave
IndependenceMO64050
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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
Paseo GardenStudioStudio,1BA$650
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695

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

As of May 30, 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
504 Blue Ridge Blvd, Unit B504 Blue Ridge Blvd2BR,2BA$1.15
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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A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

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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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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 469 Apartments for Rent in East Side Kansas City MO, MO with pricing that ranges from $625 to $7,000. There are also 166 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Kansas City MO ranging from $695 to $3,500.

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 $695 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,358.

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 $1,075 to $1,675, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,505.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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