Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swope Park Kansas City Zoo Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Park Gate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gate Apartments

3601 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64132
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Deerbrook Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Deerbrook Apartments

3509-3525 E 51st StKansas City, MO 64130
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Stonewood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewood Apartments

7510 E 85th TerKansas City, MO 64138
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Swope Park Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swope Park Kansas City Zoo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swope Park Kansas City Zoo area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Park Highlands Apartments priced from $598. Hudson Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Swope Park Kansas City Zoo apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Highlands ApartmentsStudio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$598
Hudson Pointe1x11BR,1BA$765
Hillcrest EstatesAmber (Studio)Studio,1BA$775
Eastwood CrossingsA11BR,1BA$786
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swope Park Kansas City Zoo, MO

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swope Park Kansas City Zoo area is the $1.30 price per square foot Unfinished Basement Model at Ayden Place in the in the Marlborough neighborhood starting from $1,905. The second greatest value Swope Park Kansas City Zoo apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Paige Pointe Townhomes starting at $1,320 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Legacy East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swope Park Kansas City Zoo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ayden PlaceUnfinished Basement3BR,2.5BA$1.30
Paige Pointe Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.02
5121 Paseo Blvd, Unit 5121 Unit 25121 Paseo Blvd2BR,1BA$1.00
Hudson Pointe1x11BR,1BA$0.85
Emerald Hills Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.05
Eastwood CrossingsA1-R1BR,1BA$1.15
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.12
Timberlane Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.31
Park Highlands ApartmentsStudio Apartment HomeStudio ,1BA$1.09
Hillcrest EstatesAmber (Studio)Studio ,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swope Park Kansas City Zoo, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #281

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Getting Around the Swope Park Kansas City Zoo Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

7 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swope Park Kansas City Zoo Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swope Park Kansas City Zoo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swope Park Kansas City Zoo Apartment is $633 at Park Highlands Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swope Park Kansas City Zoo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swope Park Kansas City Zoo is starting from $705 at Park Highlands Apartments.

What is the most affordable Swope Park Kansas City Zoo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swope Park Kansas City Zoo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paige Pointe Townhomes and starts from $1,320.

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