
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Forest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (16 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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River Forest, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest Studio Apartments | $1,492 | $957 | $3,045 |
| River Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $695 | $3,316 |
| River Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $1,060 | $4,500 |
| River Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,134 | $2,302 | $7,121 |
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There are currently 16 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 Knollwood Apartments priced from $785. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knollwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Forest Park Apartments | Sparrow | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| The View on Vivion | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The OxBow | S1 | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| Northpark Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, MO
As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at HarborTown Villas in the in the Englewood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the Spruce Model at The Retreat at Walnut Creek starting at $1,290 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley 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 | $0.87 |
| The Retreat at Walnut Creek | Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| CityView | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The View on Vivion | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Knollwood Apartments | 2 bedrooms 2 bathroom Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Northpark Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 23rd and Swift | Buchanan | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Park Lofts | Wabash | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Backyard at One North | Vitality | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
| Forest Park Apartments | Sparrow | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver Forest, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #223
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in River Forest, Kansas City, MO
North Kansas City High
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the River Forest Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
16 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $957.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $785 at Knollwood Apartments.
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 $1,050 at Knollwood Apartments.
What is the most affordable River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Knollwood Apartments and starts from $1,450.
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