Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kirkside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (32 Rentals)

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HUDSON ON THE BLUE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

HUDSON ON THE BLUE

5211 E 112th TerKansas City, MO 64137
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Bridgeport Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeport Apartments

8426 E 108th StKansas City, MO 64134
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Candlelite Apartments
$935 - $1,285
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$935 - $1,285
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Candlelite Apartments

6522 E 125th StGrandview, MO 64030
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Greenfield Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Village

6300-6500 E 128th TerGrandview, MO 64030
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Little Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Little Apartments

1505 Little AveGrandview, MO 64030
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13428 Spring St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13428 Spring St

13428 Spring StGrandview, MO 64030
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Truman Farm Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Truman Farm Villas

5300 Harry Truman DrGrandview, MO 64030
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Kirkside, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kirkside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kirkside area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Jefferson Place East priced from $700. Oak Tree Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Kirkside apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Oak Tree Square1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Rock Ridge Ranch Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Aspen LandingA11BR,1BA$790
Blue Ridge Place1B1B R (1x1 840 SF A)1BR,1BA$825
13428 Spring St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$855
Greenway ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Gatehouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$895
Reserve at Hillcrest1x1A1BR,1BA$907
Briarwood Gardens1X11BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkside, MO

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kirkside area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath | C Model at View@98 in the in the Ruskin Hills neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Kirkside apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Gatehouse Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Ruskin Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kirkside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
View@982 Bed 2 Bath | C2BR,2BA$1.13
Gatehouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Oak Tree Square2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Blue Ridge Place1B1B R (1x1 840 SF A)1BR,1BA$0.98
Candlelite Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Briarwood Gardens1X11BR,1BA$1.31
Reserve at Hillcrest1x1A1BR,1BA$1.30
Greenway ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Rock Ridge Ranch Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Kirkside, Kansas City, MO

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kirkside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kirkside?

The cheapest apartment in Kirkside is Jefferson Place East which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Kirkside costs $1,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kirkside?

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 2 regular apartments in Kirkside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kirkside?

Cheap apartments in Kirkside have an average cost of $156 which is $1,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kirkside.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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As a Kansas City native and the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for the area, I can confidently say that this city is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to go to school, too.

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