
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Fe Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Santa Fe area of Kansas City.


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Santa Fe, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Fe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Studio Apartments | $1,178 | $685 | $2,533 |
| Santa Fe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $725 | $5,713 |
| Santa Fe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,050 | $6,025 |
| Santa Fe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,212 | $1,800 | $4,942 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Santa Fe Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Santa Fe Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Fe area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Westport Central priced from $700. White Hall Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Santa Fe apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Central | WPC0aa_a | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| White Hall Lofts | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Park Central | prkc0b10 | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| Walnut Tower Apartments | Dogwood | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| KC Loft Central | New Yorker Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Converge KC Uptown | S2 | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Pickwick Plaza | Flat | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Oasis on Linwood | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Six40 | 640e104 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Signal Hill Studios | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $997 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, MO
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe area is the $1.59 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Plaza Town House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Santa Fe apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Library Lofts starting at $1,750 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Fe apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Town House | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.59 |
| Library Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Emery Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| West Side Lofts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Harrison Village and Harrison Haus | Harrison Village - The Brooklyn | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Quality Hill Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Professional Building Lofts | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Newbern | nwb1b10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Century Towers Apartments | Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| White Hall Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Fe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Fe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Fe is under $997.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Fe?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Fe is White Hall Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Santa Fe costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Fe?
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 70 regular apartments in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?
Cheap apartments in Santa Fe have an average cost of $149 which is $3,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Fe.
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