Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (15 Rentals)

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Studio Apartments

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600 Admiral BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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600 E 8th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

600 E 8th St

600 E 8th StKansas City, MO 64106
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Pickwick Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pickwick Building

901 McGee StKansas City, MO 64106
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523 Grand Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

523 Grand Blvd

523 Grand BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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Meriweather
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meriweather

569-571 Campbell StKansas City, MO 64106
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Oaks Centropolis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks Centropolis

501 Grand BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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Buick Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buick Lofts

220 Admiral BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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East Village, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Village area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Pickwick Plaza priced from $875. The Dial has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pickwick PlazaFlatStudio,1BA$875
The DialS1Studio,1BA$1,075
Professional Building LoftsA21BR,1BA$1,200
Argyle on 12thUnit Style 111BR,1BA$1,200
531 GrandA2 ADA 221 N1BR,1BA$1,884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, MO

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.57 price per square foot B1 Model at Professional Building Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,460. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the A3 500 SE Model at 531 Grand starting at $2,069 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Professional Building LoftsB12BR,1BA$1.57
531 GrandA3 500 SE1BR,1BA$2.45
Argyle on 12thUnit Style 111BR,1BA$1.62
Pickwick PlazaFlexStudio ,1BA$2.05
The DialS1Studio ,1BA$2.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Village, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #197

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Village Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Village is under $1,884.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Village?

The cheapest apartment in East Village is Pickwick Plaza which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in East Village costs $1,781.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Village?

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 10 regular apartments in East Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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