
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Legacy East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (18 Rentals)
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107 W 104th St

Canyon Creek Apartments

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Legacy East, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Legacy East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Legacy East Studio Apartments | $958 | $730 | $1,249 |
Legacy East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $998 | $615 | $8,115 |
Legacy East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $769 | $1,887 |
Legacy East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $1,144 | $1,935 |
Legacy East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Legacy East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Legacy East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Legacy East area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Canyon Creek Apartments priced from $615. Legacy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Legacy East apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Canyon Creek Apartments | Midsize One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
Legacy Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Santa Fe Village | 8517 Holmes Rd | Studio,1BA | $730 |
The Ridge at Chestnut | Tower One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Parc at Creekside | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $857 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Legacy East, MO
As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Legacy East area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Paige Pointe Townhomes in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value Legacy East apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Canyon Creek Apartments starting at $1,046 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Legacy East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Legacy East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Paige Pointe Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Canyon Creek Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes | 2 BR x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Apple Creek Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Waldo Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
The Ridge at Chestnut | Garden One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Life at Legacy Fountains | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Windsong Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Retreat at Woodlands Apartments | The Pine Bluff | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Willow Creek | New Mid A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLegacy East, Kansas City, MO
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Legacy East Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
12 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Legacy East Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Legacy East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Legacy East Apartment is $615 at Canyon Creek Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Legacy East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Legacy East is starting from $899 at The Ridge at Chestnut.
What is the most affordable Legacy East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Legacy East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canyon Creek Apartments and starts from $1,160.
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