Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marlborough Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Park Gate Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gate Apartments

3601 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64132
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Park Highlands
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Highlands

6421 Manchester AveKansas City, MO 64133
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The Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village

8239 Forest AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Santa Fe Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Village

8517 Holmes RdKansas City, MO 64131
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Hudson Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Pointe

8900 Old Santa Fe RdKansas City, MO 64138
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Stonewood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewood Apartments

7510 E 85th TerKansas City, MO 64138
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COURTYARD
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

COURTYARD

1015 E 68th StKansas City, MO 64131
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Marlborough, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marlborough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marlborough 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 Marlborough apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Hudson Pointe1x11BR,1BA$765
Hillcrest EstatesAmberStudio,1BA$775
Emerald Hills Apartments1B1BR,1BA$850
Canyon Creek ApartmentsLarge One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$861
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
The Ridge at ChestnutTower One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Brooks at 808Cozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$895
The Linden1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$897

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marlborough, MO

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marlborough area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3x1.5 Townhome Model at Hudson Pointe in the in the Loma Vista neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Marlborough apartment is the 2BU Model at Emerald Hills Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Loma Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marlborough apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hudson Pointe3x1.5 Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Emerald Hills Apartments2BU2BR,1BA$1.15
The Retreat at Woodlands ApartmentsThe Hickory Hill2BR,2BA$1.23
Clear ViewB12BR,1BA$1.06
Canyon Creek ApartmentsLarge One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.03
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$1.27
The Linden1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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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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Marlborough, Kansas City, MO

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Missouri including Marlborough, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marlborough Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marlborough?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marlborough Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marlborough Apartment is $740 at Waldo Heights.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marlborough is starting from $799 at Hudson Pointe.

What is the most affordable Marlborough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marlborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hudson Pointe and starts from $1,299.

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