
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stratford Gardens Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (81 Rentals)
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Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

Plaza Apartment Center

Plaza House

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

The Majestic

4513 Virginia Ave

Plaza Point Apartments

Casa Loma

4550 Warwick Blvd
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BLVD 64

Sonder

Oberon

Broadway 46 Apartments

5033 Walnut Street, Unit 5033 Walnut Basement

5424-5426 Harrison St

5446 Harrison St

Brick House

5409-5411 Harrison St

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4515 Jefferson St
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6014 Virginia Ave

The Maxwell

5335 Holmes St

5405-5407 Harrison St

Baltimore Townhomes

Fountain View on the Plaza

1435 E 66th Terrace

4804 Jefferson St

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University Meadows
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1201 Brush Creek

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The Bluffs at Brush Creek

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Ellington Condos

Seville Plaza

z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek

Plaza 52
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5314-5320 Rockhill Rd

4545 Main St

Plaza Fountain Apartments

Marquis Plaza

Rockwell House Apartments

Scholars Row

Park Hill Apartments

Waldo Plaza

Westward Apartments

z-010124-Parkway Gardens
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Stratford Gardens, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stratford Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $735 | $2,111 |
| Stratford Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $750 | $4,172 |
| Stratford Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $910 | $5,800 |
| Stratford Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,275 | $5,696 |
| Stratford Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 81 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Stratford Gardens Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Stratford Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stratford Gardens area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Suntree priced from $735. University Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Stratford Gardens apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suntree | STS1 | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Southridge | Westport | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | Mark Twain 02 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Waldo Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| PLAZA SQUARE | 1B 1B 2F | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Casa Loma | Deluxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford Gardens, MO
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford Gardens 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 Stratford Gardens apartment is the Crown Model at BLVD 64 starting at $1,600 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Sunset Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stratford Gardens 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 |
| BLVD 64 | Crown | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Braemar Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Waldo Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| PLAZA SQUARE | 1B 1B 1F | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Southridge | Westport | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stratford Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Stratford Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stratford Gardens is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stratford Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Stratford Gardens is Suntree which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Stratford Gardens costs $4,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stratford Gardens?
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 94 regular apartments in Stratford Gardens 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 Stratford Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Stratford Gardens have an average cost of $265 which is $4,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stratford Gardens.
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