
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Hope Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (295 Rentals)
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Paseo Garden

35 Gillham

2736 Charlotte St, Unit 304

Old Town Lofts

2729 Campbell

Westport Central

Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

Marcato
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Park Central

Pickwick Plaza

Windemere

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Ambassador

3457 Holmes St

The Holmes

The Edgemere

Grand Boulevard Lofts
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KC Loft Central

4523 Jefferson St

3734-3736 Warwick Blvd

The Netherland and Monarch Apartments

The Newbern

Oasis on Linwood

West Side Lofts

26th Street Station

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Westover at The Crosswalks

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3428 Charlotte, Unit Unit 3, Unit Unit 3

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4029 McGee St, Unit 2E, Unit 2E

3640 SW Trafficway, Unit 203

4521 Jefferson St

Arte KC

Six40

The Sombart

3415 Locust St

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Soho Apartments

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Alton Heights

Vine Street Lofts

Roanoke Court Apartments

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Midland Lofts

2213 Askew Ave

Arc on Armour

Atlas
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Mount Hope, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Hope?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hope Studio Apartments | $1,196 | $650 | $2,622 |
| Mount Hope 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $720 | $5,715 |
| Mount Hope 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $881 | $8,078 |
| Mount Hope 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,047 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Mount Hope Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Hope area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Paseo Garden priced from $650. Old Town Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Mount Hope apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paseo Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Old Town Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 3721 Broadway | 3721 Broadway Blvd - 17 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Del Monte | delm0bA1 | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Westport Central | 301w-0bc | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Kenwood | knwd-0ba | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Park Central | prkc-0bT05 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 4035-4039 CHARLOTTE | 1B 1B 1F R | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Marcato | Vibrato | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Hope, MO
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Hope area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Old Town Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Mount Hope apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Quality Hill Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Hope apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Lofts | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Quality Hill Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Grand Boulevard Lofts | Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| 102 E 38th St, Unit 100 E 38th St | 102 E 38th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 901 E 28th Street | 1B 1B 1F W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 2305 E 37th | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Villa del Sol Apartments | 2 Bedroom Garden*** | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| VALENTINE | 2B 1B 1F | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| GRAND TOWERS | 2B 1B 3F | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Soho Apartments | The Warwick | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Kansas City, MO. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Hope Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mount Hope?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Hope is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Hope?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Hope is Old Town Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Mount Hope costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Hope?
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 143 regular apartments in Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope?
Cheap apartments in Mount Hope have an average cost of $187 which is $6,813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Hope.
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