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property at 306 E 12th St

$1,175 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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306 E 12th St

Kansas CityMO64108

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property at 320 W 7th St

$1,228 - $1,479

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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320 W 7th St

Kansas CityMO64105

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River Market, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Market Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Market area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Smart Lofts on Gladstone priced from $695. Quality Hill Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $712. Here are the most affordable River Market apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Quality Hill TowersA3Studio,1BA$712
Villa del Sol Apartments1 Bedroom Garden***1BR,1BA$740
910 PennA41BR,1BA$741
KC Loft CentralNew YorkerStudio,1BA$780
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$830
2600-2614 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Pickwick PlazaFlatStudio,1BA$875
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Market, MO

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Market area is the $0.88 price per square foot Brooklyn Model at Western in the in the 18th and Vine neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value River Market apartment is the 2BR / 2BT Model at Windows Lofts (Residential) starting at $1,695 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Roanoke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Market apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WesternBrooklyn2BR,1BA$0.88
Windows Lofts (Residential)2BR / 2BT2BR,2BA$1.13
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.85
AtlasOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.31
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1.33

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Kansas City, MO. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Market Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in River Market?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Market is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Market?

The cheapest apartment in River Market is Villa del Sol Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in River Market costs $3,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Market?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 60 regular apartments in River Market that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in River Market?

Cheap apartments in River Market have an average cost of $169 which is $3,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Market.

Expert Rental Resources

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!