
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Financial District Kansas City, MO from $700 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Financial District area of Kansas City.


Courthouse Lofts

Walnut Tower Apartments

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Pickwick Plaza

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The Dial

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Library Lofts

909 Walnut

RM West

600 E 8th St, Unit 3T, Unit 3T

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Aladdin

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517 Holmes St

Pickwick Building
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Financial District, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Financial District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial District Studio Apartments | $1,251 | $899 | $2,606 |
| Financial District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $800 | $3,424 |
| Financial District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $909 | $4,500 |
| Financial District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $2,435 | $4,542 |
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Cheapest Available Financial District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Financial District area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Old Town Lofts priced from $725. Walnut Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Financial District apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 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 |
| 915 Broadway Apartments | Derby with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Commerce Tower | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
| The Mark | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,054 |
| Midland Lofts | The Cameo | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
| Flashcube Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
| The Dial | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,104 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Financial District, MO
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Financial District 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 Financial District apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Library Lofts starting at $1,750 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Financial District 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 |
| Library Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Landings at River Market Loft & Apartment Homes | Pacific Luxe 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Private Entry | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Unity Lofts | Richard and Conover - 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Grand Boulevard Lofts | Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Professional Building Lofts | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Quality Hill Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 915 Broadway Apartments | Fedora | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Pickwick Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Lucas Place Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Financial District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Financial District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Financial District is under $1,104.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Financial District?
The cheapest apartment in Financial District is Old Town Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Financial District costs $2,540.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Financial District?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Financial District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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