Cheap Homes for Rent in River Forest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (7 Rentals)

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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 Cambridge Commons priced from $845. The View on Vivion has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
The View on VivionA11BR,1BA$950
The Retreat at Walnut CreekOak1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, MO

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at HarborTown Villas in the in the Fairfax neighborhood starting from $1,709. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the Bluebird Model at Forest Park Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Bennington Crest 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.
HarborTown Villas2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Forest Park ApartmentsBluebird2BR,2BA$0.93
23rd and SwiftVernon2BR,2BA$1.86
The View on VivionB12BR,1BA$1.26
Timberline Apartments and TownhomesSpruce_R (2x1)2BR,1BA$1.45
Park LoftsWalton1BR,1BA$1.62
The Backyard at One NorthVibrance1BR,1BA$1.85
CityViewA11BR,1BA$1.75
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
The Retreat at Walnut CreekOak1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in River Forest?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in River Forest, MO with pricing that ranges from $845 to $10,779. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Forest ranging from $525 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River Forest ranges from $525 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,492.

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