Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (100 Rentals)

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Brushwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brushwood Apartments

1301 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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University Meadows
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

1410 E 49th StKansas 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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1201 Brush Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 Brush Creek

1201 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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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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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 Studio unit found at University Meadows priced from $739. The Citadel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Morningside apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
Plaza Apartment CenterMark Twain 02Studio,1BA$895
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$995
Casa LomaDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$995
The MajesticD1BR,1BA$1,005
Braemar Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,100
Plaza 209 ApartmentsTrack1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, MO

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morningside area is the $1.78 price per square foot B1 ADA Model at Brookside Commons in the in the Sunset Hill neighborhood starting from $1,835. The second greatest value Morningside apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the The Plaza 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.
Brookside CommonsB1 ADA2BR,2BA$1.78
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
The Sunset Apartments2 Bedroom/Open Premium2BR,1BA$1.80
Fountain View on the PlazaFlorence (B1)2BR,1BA$2.03
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
Braemar Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
University MeadowsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88

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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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Morningside, Kansas City, MO

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morningside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Morningside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Morningside is at University Meadows listed at $739.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Morningside Apartment is $865 at The Citadel.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Morningside is starting from $995 at The Citadel.

What is the most affordable Morningside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Morningside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Baltimore Townhomes and starts from $1,995.

Expert Rental Resources

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