Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Platte Brook Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (36 Rentals)

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Clayton Apartments
$915 - $1,750
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Clayton Apartments

1407 NW 65th TerKansas City, MO 64118
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Brentwood Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Manor

7024 NW Dawn DrKansas City, MO 64151
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Altitude 970
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Altitude 970

6300 NW Klamm DrKansas City, MO 64151
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The Element
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Element

8101 NW Barrybrooke DrKansas City, MO 64151
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Jamestown Villas
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Jamestown Villas

5951 N London AveKansas City, MO 64151
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Platte Brook, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Platte Brook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Platte Brook area of Kansas City, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Willow Glen Apartments priced from $647. WAU-LIN-CREE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Platte Brook apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
WAU-LIN-CREEStudioStudio,1BA$785
Hunter's Glen ApartmentsPerfect Northland Location off I-29 and 72nd St!Studio,1BA$850
The Ethans ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$900
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$915
Willow LakeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$925
Northland Passage ApartmentsAbbey1BR,1BA$957
GreenBerry ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,015
Lakeside VillageThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1,066
Crooked Creek2 x 2 A2BR,2BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Platte Brook, MO

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Platte Brook area is the $1.28 price per square foot Gem Model at Granby Townhomes in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Platte Brook apartment is the 3 Bed-1 Bath Model at Clayton Apartments starting at $1,315 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Platte Brook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Granby TownhomesGem3BR,3.5BA$1.28
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.05
Northland HeightsB22BR,2BA$1.25
Bicycle Club ApartmentsMontrose w/ Fireplace2BR,1.5BA$1.12
The Oaks at Prairie ViewScarlett 2 bedroom2BR,1.75BA$1.13
Crooked Creek2 x 2 A2BR,2BA$1.16
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.73
Lakeside VillageThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.23
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18
WAU-LIN-CREEStudioStudio ,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Missouri and customized analysis for Kansas City, Missouri. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Platte Brook Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Platte Brook?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Platte Brook is at WAU-LIN-CREE listed at $785.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Platte Brook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Platte Brook Apartment is $840 at WAU-LIN-CREE.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Platte Brook Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Platte Brook is starting from $647 at Willow Glen Apartments.

What is the most affordable Platte Brook Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Platte Brook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Clayton Apartments and starts from $1,315.

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