Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Legacy East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $595 (31 Rentals)

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8844 Summit St

Kansas CityMO64114

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Village

8517 Holmes RdKansas City, MO 64131
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village

8239 Forest AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Riviera Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

9800 Cherry StKansas City, MO 64131
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Waldo Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waldo Plaza

207-323 W 77th StKansas City, MO 64114
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Windsong Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsong Apartments

100-112 W 103rd StKansas City, MO 64114
Corporate Housing
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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 Studio unit found at Legacy Apartments priced from $695. Canyon Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $704. Here are the most affordable Legacy East apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$695
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR, 1BA$704
Waldo Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$858
The Ridge at ChestnutTower One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$895
Riviera Apartments1/1.00 - 5501BR, 1BA$895
The Linden1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$897
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$925
Willow CreekEast Mid A21BR, 1BA$976
Wornall Place Apartments & Townhomes1x1.5Apt1BR, 1BA$995
The GroveOne BedroomStudio, 1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Legacy East, MO

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Legacy East area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4 BR x 2Bath Model at Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Legacy East apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Waldo Heights in the Legacy East neighborhood starting at $858 with a $0.74 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Legacy East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes4 BR x 2Bath4BR, 2BA$1.03
Waldo Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$0.74
Wornall Place Apartments & Townhomes2x1.5TH2BR, 1.5BA$1.43
Willow CreekWest Mid A21BR, 1BA$1.30
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.17
The Retreat at Woodlands ApartmentsThe Pine Bluff1BR, 1BA$1.43
Parc at CreeksideB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.41
The Linden1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.25
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.38
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR, 1BA$1.09

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Legacy East, 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 Legacy East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Legacy East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Legacy East is at Legacy Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Legacy East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Legacy East Apartment is $704 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 $858 at Waldo Heights.

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