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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110

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Alton Heights

4111 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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Midtown Kansas City MO, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Kansas City MO Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Kansas City MO area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Paseo Garden priced from $650. Woodbridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $758. Here are the most affordable Midtown Kansas City MO apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paseo GardenStudioStudio,1BA$650
Woodbridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$758
Del Montedelm0bA1Studio,1BA$765
JARBOES21BR,1BA$775
Westport Central301w-0bcStudio,1BA$785
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
The Lillian3706 Unit #091BR,1BA$850
4035-4039 CHARLOTTE1B 1B 1F R1BR,1BA$850
Brownhardtbrow-0bT06Studio,1BA$855
Park Centralprkc-0bT05Studio,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Kansas City MO, MO

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Kansas City MO area is the $1.30 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Warwick Court Townhomes in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Midtown Kansas City MO apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,295 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the The Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Kansas City MO apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Warwick Court TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.30
Brick House2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
3408 Gillham Road3408-2bA2BR,1BA$1.27
102 E 38th St, Unit 100 E 38th St102 E 38th St2BR,1BA$1.26
2305 E 37th2/12BR,1BA$1.06
VALENTINE2B 1B 1F2BR,1BA$1.23
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Village - The Forest2BR,1BA$1.29
Soho ApartmentsThe Warwick1BR,1BA$1.26
3022 McGEE1B 1B 3F RENOV1BR,1BA$1.28
Paseo GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Kansas City. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $865.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Kansas City MO?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Kansas City MO is JARBOE which is listed at $775, 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 99 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 $290 which is $6,710 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Kansas City MO.

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