Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Essex Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (47 Rentals)

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Steeplechase Apartments
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$1,341 - $4,402
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Steeplechase Apartments

311 NW 96th StKansas City, MO 64155
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Serrano Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Serrano Townhomes

9350 N Main StKansas City, MO 64155

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7104 N Park Ave

GladstoneMO64118
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7104 Orchard Ct

Pleasant ValleyMO64068
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Stoneside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneside Apartments

107 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118
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Royal Park
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Royal Park

10 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118
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Essex, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Essex Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Essex area of Kansas City, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Willow Glen Apartments priced from $647. Northland Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Essex apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
Northland StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$765
Stoneside Apartments1x11BR,1BA$775
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$855
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$885
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$915
Continental NorthTwo Bedroom Upper Fourplex2BR,1BA$920
The Woods at Windrose CreekAFFORDABLE LIVING! FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! CONVEN...1BR,1BA$929
Eighty Eighth & OakStudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MO

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at Stoneside Apartments in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Randall Court Apartments starting at $885 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Kings Gate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essex apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stoneside Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.02
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
North Oak Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
726 NE 68th St, Unit 718726 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.10
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.73
730 NE 68th St, Unit 722730 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.19
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18
The Woods at Windrose CreekAFFORDABLE LIVING! FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! CONVEN...1BR,1BA$1.27
Continental NorthTwo Bedroom Upper Fourplex2BR,1BA$1.31
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.32

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Essex, Kansas City, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essex Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essex?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essex is at Northland Studios listed at $765.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $775 at Stoneside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essex Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essex is starting from $647 at Willow Glen Apartments.

What is the most affordable Essex Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Essex Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at North Oak Crossing Apartments and starts from $1,450.

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