
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Kansas City MO Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $799 (151 Rentals)


Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

1123-1125 W 40th St

Harrison Village

35 Gillham

The Netherland and Monarch Apartments

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

Windemere

Westport Central
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Roanoke Apartments

3640 SW Trafficway, Unit 203

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Oasis on Linwood

1132 W 41ST TERRACE

Plaza Apartment Center

3415 Locust St

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4732 Belleview Ave

1117 W 41st Terrace

Ellison Apartments
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Broadway 46 Apartments

Plaza House

The Newbern

The Drake

3457 Holmes St

1205 E Armour Blvd, Unit 1

The Holmes
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3100 E Gillham Plaza

217 E 46th St

Woodbridge Apartments

3618 Pennsylvania Ave

4333 Roanoke Pkwy, Unit Apartment 2N

712 Linwood Blvd

Union Hill on Main

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4515 Jefferson St

4420 Troost Ave

The Scotford Building
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Emerson Manor

The Luxor

Alhaven

Knaack Properties

40th Street

Oglesby Hotel Apartments

Longmeadow Apartments

4218 Harrison

3837 Baltimore Ave

3909 Kenwood Ave
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Midtown Kansas City MO, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Kansas City MO?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Kansas City MO Studio Apartments | $1,063 | $650 | $1,900 |
Midtown Kansas City MO 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $799 | $2,437 |
| Midtown Kansas City MO 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $758 | $5,999 |
| Midtown Kansas City MO 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $898 | $4,770 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMidtown Kansas City Mo, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #31
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Kansas City MO Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Kansas City MO?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Kansas City MO is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Kansas City MO?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Kansas City MO is Charlotte Square | Courtyard & Open Breezeways which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Midtown Kansas City MO costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Kansas City MO?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 96 regular apartments in Midtown Kansas City MO that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Midtown Kansas City MO?
Cheap apartments in Midtown Kansas City MO have an average cost of $218 which is $6,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Kansas City MO.
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