Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (48 Rentals)

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Paraclete Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Paraclete Manor

4725 Prospect AveKansas City, MO 64130
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Brushwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brushwood Apartments

1301 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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1201 Brush Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 Brush Creek

1201 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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Melbourne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Melbourne Apartments

303 Emanuel Cleaver II BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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Park Plaza Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

205 Emanuel Cleaver Ii BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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Plaza 52
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza 52

214-216 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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Plaza House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza House

4712 Roanoke PkyKansas City, MO 64112
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Scholars Row
Studio Apartments

Scholars Row

5522 Troost AveKansas City, MO 64110

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Park Hill Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

300-320 E 57th StKansas City, MO 64113
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The Alden
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alden

215-217 E 46th StKansas City, MO 64112
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Washington Irving
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Irving

4746 Roanoke PkwyKansas City, MO 64112
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UMKC Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

UMKC Homes

5326 Rockhill RdKansas City, MO 64110
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Plaza 36
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza 36

902-914 Emanuel Cleaver II BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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Courtyard Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

1015 E 68th StKansas City, MO 64131
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Tropicana Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tropicana Apartments

110 E 50th StKansas City, MO 64112
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4734 Fairmount Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4734 Fairmount Ave

4734 Fairmount AveKansas City, MO 64112
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Brookside Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Commons

6551 Rockhill RdKansas City, MO 64131
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El Camino Real
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Camino Real

110 E 51st StKansas City, MO 64112
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222 Waldo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Waldo Flats

222 W 75th StKansas City, MO 64114
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Morningside, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Morningside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morningside area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Citadel priced from $845. Katy and Delilah Plaza Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Morningside apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$845
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Locarno1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$955
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$995
Plaza 209 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Waldo PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Cambria Luxury Apartment HomesCABERNET - StudioStudio,1BA$1,164
Fountain View on the PlazaSicily (A2)1BR,1BA$1,244
63 Brookside Apartments63B-1b1b 764sqf1BR,1BA$1,295
Paige Pointe Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, MO

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morningside area is the $1.16 price per square foot 6035 Oak St Model at 6035 Oak St, Unit 1 in the in the Rockhill neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Morningside apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Paige Pointe Townhomes starting at $1,320 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Legacy East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morningside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6035 Oak St, Unit 16035 Oak St2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Paige Pointe Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.02
West Hill Apartments2 Bedroom HB2BR,2BA$1.88
63 Brookside ApartmentsBeat the Heat!!!!2BR,2BA$1.72
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
Waldo PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.12
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Locarno1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Cambria Luxury Apartment HomesCABERNET - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Morningside, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #195

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Morningside, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Morningside Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morningside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Morningside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Morningside is under $1,320.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morningside?

The cheapest apartment in Morningside is The Citadel which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Morningside costs $2,453.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Morningside?

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 1 regular apartments in Morningside 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 Morningside?

Cheap apartments in Morningside have an average cost of $154 which is $2,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morningside.

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