
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the River Market Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $645 (45 Rentals)


Quality Hill Towers

Smart Lofts on Gladstone

KC Loft Central

The KC High Line

West Bottoms Flats

910 Penn

Pickwick Plaza

Midland Lofts
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Walnut Tower Apartments

West Side Lofts

The Landings at River Market Loft & Apartment Homes

The Yards

1989 Main

Vine Street Lofts

Flashcube Apartments

Arterra KC Alton Collection
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Harvey Dutton Lofts

Commerce Tower

Jazz Hill

The Dial

Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main

The Mark

Roaster's Block

320 W 7th St

933 McGee St
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933 McGee St

933 McGee St

CORE

Three Light Luxury Apartments

Reverb Alton Collection

Pendleton Arts Block

Pennbrooke

Columbus Park Plaza
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Maple Flats

Columbia Lofts

Normandy Apartments

Mulberry Lofts

Art Space Lofts

Pickwick Building

The Grand

OGGI Lofts

The Helm
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River Market, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Market?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
River Market Studio Apartments | $1,338 | $645 | $2,418 |
| River Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $740 | $4,345 |
| River Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $873 | $8,078 |
| River Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,569 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
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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 $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Market?
The cheapest apartment in River Market is Smart Lofts on Gladstone which is listed at $695, 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 68 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
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Helpful Local Expert Guides

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

