
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Legacy East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (23 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Legacy East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy East Studio Apartments | $811 | $695 | $1,228 |
| Legacy East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $984 | $722 | $1,961 |
| Legacy East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $823 | $2,447 |
| Legacy East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $1,100 | $2,690 |
| Legacy East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 23 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 Studio unit found at Legacy Apartments priced from $695. Waldo Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Legacy East apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Waldo Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Canyon Creek Apartments | Large One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $861 |
| The Ridge at Chestnut | Tower One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Linden | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $897 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Legacy East, MO
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Legacy East area is the $0.90 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Canyon Creek Apartments in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,728. The second greatest value Legacy East apartment is the The Hickory Hill Model at The Retreat at Woodlands Apartments starting at $1,245 with a $1.21 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Creek Apartments | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| The Retreat at Woodlands Apartments | The Hickory Hill | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Willow Creek | West Mid A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes | 2 BR x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Ridge at Chestnut | Garden One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Waldo Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Linden | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Riviera Apartments | HW 1X1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Waldo Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $740 at Waldo Heights.
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 $823 at Waldo Heights.
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 $1,728.
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