Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (11 Rentals)

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5121 Thompson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5121 Thompson Ave

5121 Thompson AveKansas City, MO 64124
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5401 Smart Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5401 Smart Ave

5401 Smart AveKansas City, MO 64123

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9613 E Truman Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9613 E Truman Rd

9613 E Truman RdIndependence, MO 64052

Cheapest Available Fairmount Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside Apartments priced from $695. Pleasant Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Pleasant Grove ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio,1BA$699
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$805
Winner Place ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, MO

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.29 price per square foot One Bed One Bath Model at The Hudson in the in the Cunningham Ridge neighborhood starting from $805. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the One Bed One Bath Model at Winner Place Apartments starting at $825 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Blue Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Winner Place ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
11308 E Aaron Ln, Unit 1130811308 E Aaron Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
Pleasant Grove ApartmentsRefreshed StudioStudio ,1BA$2.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmount Apartment is $695 at Brookside Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairmount is starting from $925 at Brookside Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fairmount Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairmount Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Winner Place Apartments and starts from $1,100.

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