
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Forest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the River Forest area of Kansas City.


The View on Vivion

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest Studio Apartments | $1,619 | $1,183 | $3,973 |
| River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $695 | $3,751 |
| River Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $895 | $4,500 |
| River Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $1,455 | $6,459 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Forest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available River Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Forest area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The View on Vivion priced from $760. Knollwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The View on Vivion | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Knollwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Cambridge Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Timberline Apartments and Townhomes | Birch (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Forest Park Apartments | Sparrow | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, MO
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at HarborTown Villas in the in the Englewood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the Ellison Model at Park Lofts starting at $1,617 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Fairfax neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HarborTown Villas | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.97 |
| Park Lofts | Ellison | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Northpark Apartments | 2x1CR | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The View on Vivion | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Briar Hill | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Northpark Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Cambridge Commons | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Timberline Apartments and Townhomes | Spruce_R (2x1) | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Knollwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Retreat at Walnut Creek | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Forest Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Forest?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Forest is at The OxBow listed at $1,183.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $760 at The View on Vivion.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Forest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Forest is starting from $895 at Cambridge Commons.
What is the most affordable River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briar Hill and starts from $1,485.
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