
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Park Southwest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oak Park Southwest area of Kansas City.


Eastwood Crossings

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Oak Park Southwest, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Park Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,071 | $685 | $2,250 |
| Oak Park Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $795 | $3,180 |
| Oak Park Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $895 | $5,999 |
| Oak Park Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $1,275 | $4,827 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Park Southwest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Oak Park Southwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Park Southwest area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Eastwood Crossings priced from $740. Westport Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Oak Park Southwest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Crossings | Teak | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Westport Central | WPC0ba | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Windemere | wnd0ba | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Park Central | prkc0b10 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Holmes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Brush Creek Crossing | 1B 1B 3F | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Harrison Village | Harrison Village - The Campbell | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Six40 | 640e104 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Park Southwest, MO
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Park Southwest area is the $1.30 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Warwick Court Townhomes in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Oak Park Southwest apartment is the The Main Model at Soho Apartments starting at $1,285 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Park Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Court Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Soho Apartments | The Main | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Rochester | Vine | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| The Bristol | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| KOSOBRO | 2B 1B 1F | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Harrison Village | Harrison Village - The Forest | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Eastwood Crossings | Teak | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Park Southwest, Kansas City, MO
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Park Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oak Park Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Park Southwest is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Park Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Park Southwest is Eastwood Crossings which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Oak Park Southwest costs $1,730.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Park Southwest?
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 94 regular apartments in Oak Park Southwest 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 Oak Park Southwest?
Cheap apartments in Oak Park Southwest have an average cost of $207 which is $1,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Park Southwest.
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