Cheap Homes for Rent in River Forest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (5 Rentals)

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2029 Swift St

North Kansas CityMO64116

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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 Knollwood Apartments priced from $785. The View on Vivion has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable River Forest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$785
The View on VivionB32BR,1BA$900
Briar HillA21BR,1BA$943

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Forest, MO

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Forest area is the $3.03 price per square foot PHB2 Model at The OxBow in the in the Columbus Park neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value River Forest apartment is the Elsmore Model at Park Lofts starting at $1,432 with a $1.40 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OxBowPHB22BR,2BA$3.03
Park LoftsElsmore2BR,2BA$1.40
CityViewB12BR,2BA$1.50
The View on VivionB12BR,1BA$1.26
Forest Park ApartmentsHawk2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Briar HillB12BR,1BA$1.32
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.17
23rd and SwiftBuchanan1BR,1BA$1.92
The Backyard at One NorthVitalityStudio ,1BA$1.91
OraS1.1Studio ,1BA$2.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
River Forest, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #221

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in River Forest?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in River Forest, MO with pricing that ranges from $760 to $7,421. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Forest ranging from $795 to $2,645.

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 $795 to $2,645 with an average monthly rent of $1,343.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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