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Oak Crest, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Crest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Crest area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at PINEWOOD STUDIOS priced from $775. Cherokee Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Oak Crest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PINEWOOD STUDIOSS2 RENOVStudio,1BA$775
Cherokee VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Jefferson ParkJackson1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Crest, MO

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Crest area is the $1.73 price per square foot C1 Model at Wild Oak Apartments in the in the Kings Gate neighborhood starting from $2,034. The second greatest value Oak Crest apartment is the Nodoway Model at Brighton Creek starting at $1,763 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Kings Gate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Crest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wild Oak ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.73
Brighton CreekNodoway2BR,2BA$1.63
Langford at LibertyFlorence1BR,1BA$1.58
Cordillera Ranch ApartmentsB1 (Isadoro)2BR,1BA$1.67
Village Gardens Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Crossroads Village ApartmentsAC.2B.G2BR,1BA$1.45
Cherokee VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Liberty Heights1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Jefferson ParkJackson1BR,1BA$1.65
PINEWOOD STUDIOSS2 RENOVStudio ,1BA$1.55

Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Kansas City, MO | Find Kansas City Off-Campus Student Housing

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Crest, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #203

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Crest

What type of rentals are currently available in Oak Crest?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Oak Crest, MO with pricing that ranges from $775 to $2,497. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak Crest ranging from $1,150 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oak Crest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oak Crest ranges from $1,150 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,781.

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.

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As a Kansas City native and the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for the area, I can confidently say that this city is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to go to school, too.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.