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West Bottoms Flats
$1,000 - $3,134

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Base Rent$1,000 - $3,134
Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $3,134
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West Bottoms Flats

1515 W 9th StKansas City, MO 64101
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Reverb Alton Collection
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$1,368 - $5,242

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Base Rent$1,368 - $5,242
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Reverb Alton Collection

1800 Walnut StKansas City, MO 64108
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Loft at 917
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loft at 917

917 Wyandotte StKansas City, MO 64105
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Chambers Lofts
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Chambers Lofts

25 E 12th StKansas City, MO 64106
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Midland Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Lofts

1221 Baltimore AveKansas City, MO 64105
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Library District, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Library District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Library District area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Old Town Lofts priced from $725. Grand Boulevard Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $728. Here are the most affordable Library District apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$725
Grand Boulevard Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$728
910 PennA31BR,1BA$800
Pickwick PlazaFlatStudio,1BA$849
Flashcube ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$891
Signal Hill Studios0x1Studio,1BA$899
Harrison VillageHarrison Village - The Campbell1BR,1BA$899
The HelmS2-1Studio,1BA$948
Oasis on Linwood1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$990
West Side LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Library District, MO

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Library District area is the $1.40 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Emery Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Library District apartment is the 1x1 Model at Old Town Lofts starting at $725 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Library District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Emery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.75
Grand Boulevard Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77
Harrison VillageHarrison Village - The Brooklyn2BR,1BA$1.30
Quality Hill Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Century Towers ApartmentsCentro2BR,2BA$1.51
Lucas Place LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Ide Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70
Professional Building LoftsA121BR,1BA$1.63
City View at SplitlogOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62

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Library District, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #37

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Library District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Library District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Library District is at Pickwick Plaza listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Library District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Library District Apartment is $725 at Old Town Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Library District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Library District is starting from $860 at Grand Boulevard Lofts.

What is the most affordable Library District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Library District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Mabion and starts from $1,439.

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