
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Village area of Kansas City.


Old Town Lofts

Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

Courthouse Lofts

Marcato

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West Bottoms Flats

Walnut Tower Apartments

Grand Boulevard Lofts

KC Loft Central

Oasis on Linwood
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Pickwick Plaza

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Commerce Tower

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Signal Hill Studios

The Dial

1989 Main
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Cold Storage Lofts

Jazz Hill

Union Hill on Main

Harvey Dutton Lofts

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Professional Building Lofts

Unity Lofts

KC Loft Collection

The Wade

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909 Walnut

Crossroads Westside

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531 Grand

CORE

MAA The Station

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Two Light Luxury Apartments

Apex On Quality Hill

Summit on Quality Hill

Columbus Park Plaza

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600 E 8th St

Oaks Centropolis
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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 | $1,326 | $650 | $2,562 |
| East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $762 | $5,620 |
| East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,618 | $909 | $6,354 |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $1,710 | $6,894 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 54 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 1 Bed unit found at Old Town Lofts priced from $725. Quality Hill Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $763. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Quality Hill Towers | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $763 |
| Marcato | Vibrato | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| West Bottoms Flats | M2-LIB | Studio,1BA | $886 |
| Walnut Tower Apartments | Dogwood | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Grand Boulevard Lofts | One Bedroom I One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| KC Loft Central | New Yorker Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Oasis on Linwood | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Arte KC | 0x1 - 410sqft -Micro M1 - Edie | Studio,1BA | $983 |
| Flashcube Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $996 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, MO
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Old Town Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 3x2 Model at Cold Storage Lofts starting at $1,710 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Quality Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Lofts | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Cold Storage Lofts | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Landings at River Market Loft & Apartment Homes | Pacific Luxe 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Private Entry | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Grand Boulevard Lofts | Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| West Side Lofts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Professional Building Lofts | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Quality Hill Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Harrison Village and Harrison Haus | Harrison Village - The Forest | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Pickwick Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Century Towers Apartments | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Village Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Village?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Village is at Marcato listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment is $725 at Old Town Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Village Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Village is starting from $1,000 at Old Town Lofts.
What is the most affordable East Village Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cold Storage Lofts and starts from $1,710.
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