
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park Central Research Park Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (279 Rentals)
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Westport Central

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3457 Holmes St

The Holmes

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Arc on Armour

The Majestic

Ambassador

3640 SW Trafficway, Unit 203

4513 Virginia Ave
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Senate at The Crosswalks

Oasis on Linwood

Roxford at The Crosswalks

3606 Bales Ave

The Armour

1205 E Armour Blvd, Unit 1

5121 Agnes Ave

Six40

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The Newbern

5734 Michigan Ave

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Park Central Research Park, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Park Central Research Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Central Research Park Studio Apartments | $1,097 | $700 | $2,192 |
| Park Central Research Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $800 | $3,996 |
| Park Central Research Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $915 | $5,724 |
| Park Central Research Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,200 | $6,144 |
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Cheapest Available Park Central Research Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Park Central Research Park area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Penn Valley Apartments priced from $700. Charlotte Square | Courtyard & Open Breezeways has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Park Central Research Park apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Charlotte Square | Courtyard & Open Breezeways | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Del Monte | delm0bA2 | Studio,1BA | $770 |
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1bed/1bath (basement) | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Westport Central | WPC0bb | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Windemere | wnd0ba | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 902 E 39th ST | 1B 1B 3F | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| JARBOE | 1B 1B 1F | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park Central Research Park, MO
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park Central Research Park area is the $1.23 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Warwick Court Townhomes in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,460. The second greatest value Park Central Research Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at The Belmar | Charming Details starting at $1,132 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park Central Research Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Court Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| The Belmar | Charming Details | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 4011 Mcgee St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 3814-3816 Washington Street | 3814-3816 Washington Street - 3N | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Brush Creek | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Charlotte | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Citadel | 1br 754sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 3830 Warwick Boulevard | 3830 Warwick Boulevard - 2B - 2B | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 1605-1607 W 37th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park Central Research Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Park Central Research Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Park Central Research Park is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park Central Research Park?
The cheapest apartment in Park Central Research Park is Charlotte Square | Courtyard & Open Breezeways which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Park Central Research Park costs $1,310.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Park Central Research Park?
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 100 regular apartments in Park Central Research Park 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 Park Central Research Park?
Cheap apartments in Park Central Research Park have an average cost of $229 which is $1,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park Central Research Park.
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