Apartments for Rent in the River Market Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (385 Rentals)

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Reverb Alton Collection
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$1,368 - $5,242

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Base Rent$1,368 - $5,242

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Reverb Alton Collection

1800 Walnut StKansas City, MO 64108
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West Bottoms Flats
$1,000 - $3,134

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Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $3,134
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

West Bottoms Flats

1515 W 9th StKansas City, MO 64101
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Arte KC
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$1,150 - $4,864

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Base Rent$1,150 - $4,864

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Arte KC

1918 Locust StKansas City, MO 64108
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River Market, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #25

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including River Market, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with kids, location matters. This residential neighborhood has now become known as a favorite neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to the finest school districts.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and outdoor amenities? this submarket has a reputation as providing highly-rated access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area has established a name for itself as one of the best higher-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, proximity to great shopping areas, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of town is now ranked as one of our favorite communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about River Market

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the River Market area of Kansas City, MO?

As of today, September 14, 2026, there are currently 385 available River Market apartments priced from $642 to $13,561, with an average monthly rent of $2,094.

How much are Studio apartments in River Market?

There are currently 164 Studio Apartments in River Market with rent ranges from $642 to $2,852 with an average price of $1,362.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom River Market Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in River Market ranges from $717 to $6,434 with an average monthly rent of $1,853.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in River Market cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in River Market range from $918 to $8,078. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,652.

How expensive are River Market Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 40 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in River Market on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $13,561 - averaging $3,704 for the location.

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