Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Market Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (131 Rentals)

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West Bottoms Flats
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$877 - $3,088
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West Bottoms Flats

1515 W 9th StKansas City, MO 64101
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Reverb Alton Collection
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$1,240 - $5,058
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Reverb Alton Collection

1800 Walnut StKansas City, MO 64108
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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. Old Town Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. 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
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$725
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
The KC High LineA1Studio,1BA$836
Blacklark Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
2600-2614 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
West Bottoms FlatsM2-LIBStudio,1BA$877
Villa del Sol Apartments2 Bedroom TH***2BR,1BA$881
Walnut Tower ApartmentsDogwoodStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Market, MO

As of April 19, 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 $1,751 with a $1.17 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$1.17
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.22
Old Town Lofts2x22BR,2BA$0.83
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
West Side Lofts1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Villa del Sol Apartments2 Bedroom Garden***2BR,1BA$1.03
AtlasOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Market Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Market?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Market is at Smart Lofts on Gladstone listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Market Apartment is $725 at Old Town Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Market Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Market is starting from $881 at Villa del Sol Apartments.

What is the most affordable River Market Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Market Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Blacklark Apartments and starts from $1,500.

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