
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Village area of Kansas City.


531 Grand

Argyle on 12th

Professional Building Lofts

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East Village, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Village Studio Apartments | $1,330 | $638 | $2,418 |
| East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $741 | $4,345 |
| East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $873 | $8,078 |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,743 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Village Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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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 Harrison Village and Harrison Haus priced from $638. Quality Hill Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $712. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Village and Harrison Haus | Harrison Haus - The 3035 | Studio,1BA | $638 |
| Quality Hill Towers | A3 | Studio,1BA | $712 |
| 910 Penn | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $741 |
| KC Loft Central | New Yorker | Studio,1BA | $780 |
| Old Town Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, MO
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $1.53 price per square foot B3 Model at Professional Building Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the B2 222 S Model at 531 Grand starting at $2,124 with a $2.51 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Building Lofts | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 531 Grand | B2 222 S | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Argyle on 12th | Unit Style 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1523 Oak St, Unit 205 | 1523 Oak St | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
| The Dial | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
| Pickwick Plaza | Flex | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
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 $907.
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 $4,040.
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 54 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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