
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stratford Gardens Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (72 Rentals)
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4832 The Paseo

4908 Brookside Blvd

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

4838 The Paseo

4836 The Paseo

4820 The Paseo

4840 The Paseo

Sonder

4818 The Paseo
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Plaza Apartment Center

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Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

The Majestic

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4732 Belleview Ave

Plaza Point Apartments

Broadway 46 Apartments

BLVD 64

Brookside Commons

217 E 46th St
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5341 Holmes St

Brick House

Baltimore Townhomes

The Maxwell

5044 Baltimore Ave

5405-5407 Harrison St

Fountain View on the Plaza

Brushwood Apartments

Melbourne Apartments

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1201 Brush Creek

Park Plaza Apartments

The Bluffs at Brush Creek

BROOKSIDE PLAZA

Rockhill Terrace Apartments

Ellington Condos

Seville Plaza

z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek

Plaza 52

5314-5320 Rockhill Rd
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Scholars Row

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Waldo Plaza

Plaza Club City Apartments

z-010124-Parkway Gardens

Washington Irving
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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 | $1,230 | $739 | $3,431 |
| Stratford Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $800 | $3,851 |
| Stratford Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $910 | $5,331 |
| Stratford Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $1,275 | $5,524 |
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There are currently 72 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 Apartments 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 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| BROOKSIDE PLAZA | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Southridge | Midtown | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | St. Regis 05 | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Broadway 46 Apartments | Style A | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford Gardens, MO
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford Gardens area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Stratford Gardens apartment is the 2B 2B GF Model at PLAZA SQUARE starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the The Plaza 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick House | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| PLAZA SQUARE | 2B 2B GF | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Dorset | Ashmore | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
| 63 Brookside | 63B-2b2b 962sqf | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| BLVD 64 | Brookside | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 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 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Suntree Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stratford Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Stratford Gardens is Suntree Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Stratford Gardens costs $1,897.
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 $395 which is $1,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stratford Gardens.
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