Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Essex Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (19 Rentals)

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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

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 Studio unit found at Northland Studios priced from $725. Crown Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Essex apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$725
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$840
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$865
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$915
Continental NorthTwo Bedroom Upper Fourplex2BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essex, MO

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essex area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath / 1 car garage Model at Staley Crossing in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,086. The second greatest value Essex apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Randall Court Apartments starting at $865 with a $0.87 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.
Staley Crossing3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath / 1 car garage3BR,2.5BA$1.54
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
North Oak Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Stoneside Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.14
730 NE 68th St, Unit 722730 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.19
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18
Brighton Crossing Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.52
The Woods at Windrose CreekAFFORDABLE LIVING! FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! CONVEN...1BR,1BA$1.31
Continental NorthTwo Bedroom Upper Fourplex2BR,1BA$1.31
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Essex, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #71

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essex Apartment is $840 at Crown Heights 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 $865 at Randall Court 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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