
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stratford Gardens Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (89 Rentals)
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Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

4838 The Paseo

4828 The Paseo

4840 The Paseo

4832 The Paseo

4818 The Paseo

4523 Jefferson St

Plaza Apartment Center

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living
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The Majestic

4521 Jefferson St

4513 Virginia Ave

Casa Loma

Plaza Point Apartments

BLVD 64

Sonder

Broadway 46 Apartments

4550 Warwick Blvd, Unit 909

5405-5407 Harrison St
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5409-5411 Harrison St

Brick House

Baltimore Townhomes

Fountain View on the Plaza

The Maxwell

1402 E 65th St

1435 E 66th Terrace

7229 Virginia Ave

127-129 E 46th St, Unit 8

217 E 46th St
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Brushwood Apartments

Melbourne Apartments

5937 Holmes St

Marlborough Apartments

1201 Brush Creek

Park Plaza Apartments

The Bluffs at Brush Creek

Rockhill Terrace Apartments

Ellington Condos

Seville Plaza
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z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek

Plaza 52

5314-5320 Rockhill Rd

Plaza Fountain Apartments

Marquis Plaza

4545 Main St

Plaza House

Rockwell House Apartments

Scholars Row

Park Hill Apartments
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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 | $1,272 | $739 | $3,466 |
| Stratford Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $800 | $4,172 |
| Stratford Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $910 | $5,208 |
| Stratford Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,275 | $5,571 |
| Stratford Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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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 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Southridge | River Market | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | St. Regis 05 | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| 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 April 12, 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 2 Bed/1 Bath Model at The Sunset Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.53 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 |
| The Sunset Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| BLVD 64 | Brookside | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 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 |
| 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 $995.
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 $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 $400 which is $4,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stratford Gardens.
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