Cheap Homes for Rent in the Harlem Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $900 (6 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Harlem area of Kansas City.

property at 516 Harrison St

$980

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$980

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$980

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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516 Harrison St

Kansas CityMO64106
property at 609 Central St

$1,050 - $2,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

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609 Central St

Kansas CityMO64105

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property at 517 Gillis St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 4

517 Gillis St, Unit 203

517 Gillis St
Kansas CityMO64106
property at 308 W 8th St

$1,475 - $1,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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308 W 8th St

Kansas CityMO64105

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Harlem, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harlem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harlem area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Admiral Apartments priced from $825. Cold Storage Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Harlem apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Cold Storage Lofts1x11BR,1BA$975
Flashcube ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlem, MO

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harlem area is the $2.31 price per square foot PH Model at CORE in the in the Quality Hill neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Harlem apartment is the 2x2 Den Model at Cold Storage Lofts starting at $1,575 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Quality Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harlem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
COREPH2BR,2BA$2.31
Cold Storage Lofts2x2 Den2BR,2BA$1.67
Roaster's BlockKONA1BR,1BA$1.74
514 Harrison St, Unit Available for Rent514 Harrison St1BR,1BA$1.23
Unity LoftsWest Seventh - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
The Landings at River Market Loft & Apartment HomesAskew Haven 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
RM WestP2 1x1 S11BR,1BA$2.30
Union BerkleyA2 - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.27
Flashcube ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.22

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Harlem, Kansas City, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in Harlem?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in Harlem, MO with pricing that ranges from $915 to $6,004. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harlem ranging from $980 to $3,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Harlem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harlem ranges from $980 to $3,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,853.

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