Apartments for Rent in the Essex Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (103 Rentals)

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Beyond the City Limits: Where to Find Your Perfect Apartment in the Kansas City Metro

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property at 630 NE 90th St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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630 NE 90th St

Kansas CityMO64155
property at 10111 N Tullis Dr

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 18

10111 N Tullis Dr

Kansas CityMO64157

Kansas City BBQ & Beyond: Your Local Guide to the Best About Renting in KC

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property at 4311 NE 85th St

$2,515

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$2,515
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$2,515

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals

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4311 NE 85th St

Kansas CityMO64156

Kansas Citys Major Employers & the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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Essex, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Essex, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #74

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Kansas City. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Kansas City, this area is one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great education resources.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with nice outdoor spaces is a must-have. Essex is a highly-rated residential neighborhood for access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town has emerged as one of our favorite luxury communities in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, proximity to great shopping areas, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Essex area of Kansas City, MO?

As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 103 available Essex apartments priced from $765 to $6,487, with an average monthly rent of $1,557.

How much are Studio apartments in Essex?

There are currently 15 Studio Apartments in Essex with rent ranges from $765 to $1,385 with an average price of $1,053.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Essex Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Essex ranges from $895 to $1,928 with an average monthly rent of $1,350.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Essex range from $915 to $2,476. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,641.

How expensive are Essex Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Essex on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,495 to $5,632 - averaging $2,205 for the location.

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