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5342 Park Ave

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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. BROOKSIDE PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Morningside apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
BROOKSIDE PLAZAS21BR,1BA$795
UNIVERSITY MEADOWSS11BR,1BA$800
z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creekwtkin1x11BR,1BA$830
Paraclete ManorStudio1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside, MO

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morningside area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Morningside apartment is the Brookside Model at BLVD 64 starting at $1,120 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Sunset Hill 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.
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.04
BLVD 64Brookside1BR,1BA$1.31
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
Lakota on Grand2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
Braemar Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
The Majestic1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creekwtkin1x11BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Morningside, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #134

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside

What type of rentals are currently available in Morningside?

There are currently 200 Apartments for Rent in Morningside, MO with pricing that ranges from $739 to $6,235. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Morningside ranging from $750 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Morningside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Morningside ranges from $750 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,983.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!