Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Forest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (25 Rentals)

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Forest Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

4800 NE Winn RdKansas City, MO 64119
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Chouteau Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chouteau Village

3711 N Jackson AveKansas City, MO 64117
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Timberline
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Timberline

616 NE 38th StKansas City, MO 64116

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Devling Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Devling Place

3600-3634 NE Chouteau TfwyKansas City, MO 64117
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Cambridge Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Commons

5161 NE Chouteau TrwyKansas City, MO 64119

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Alpha Apartments
Studio Apartments

Alpha Apartments

2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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Gardens at Northgate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardens at Northgate

3000 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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2029 Swift St

North Kansas CityMO64116
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Swift Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Swift Apartments

2114 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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River Forest, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 Parvin Estates priced from $775. Knollwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parvin EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$775
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$885
Forest Park ApartmentsSparrow1BR,1BA$930
North VillageA11BR,1BA$950
The Backyard at One NorthVitalityStudio,1BA$1,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, MO

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.59 price per square foot B1 Model at The Briarcliff City Apartments in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the 2-1.5 Model at Briar Hill starting at $1,185 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Briarcliff City ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.59
Briar Hill2-1.52BR,1.5BA$1.20
North VillageB12BR,1BA$1.62
CityViewA31BR,1BA$1.72
Park LoftsWalton1BR,1BA$1.49
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.17
The Backyard at One NorthHaven1BR,1BA$1.73
23rd and SwiftBuchanan1BR,1BA$1.99
Parvin EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Forest Park ApartmentsSparrow1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River Forest, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #127

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Kansas City. 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 easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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 Backyard at One North listed at $1,022.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Forest Apartment is $775 at Parvin Estates.

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 $925 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 Parvin Estates and starts from $1,150.

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