
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stratford Gardens Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (68 Rentals)
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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 | $1,171 | $735 | $3,319 |
| Stratford Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $815 | $3,757 |
| Stratford Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $910 | $5,713 |
| Stratford Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $1,275 | $6,236 |
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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 University Meadows priced from $739. Suntree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Stratford Gardens apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Suntree Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| UNIVERSITY MEADOWS | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Southridge | Midtown | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek | wtkin1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | Carlyle 06 | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Waldo Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| The Majestic | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford Gardens, MO
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford Gardens area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Stratford Gardens apartment is the Crown Model at BLVD 64 starting at $1,550 with a $1.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| BLVD 64 | Crown | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 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 | $1.38 |
| The Majestic | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Suntree Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Waldo Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek | wtkin1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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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 $1,772.
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 95 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 $393 which is $1,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stratford Gardens.
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