Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waldo Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (30 Rentals)

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The Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village

8239 Forest AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Village

8517 Holmes RdKansas City, MO 64131

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Waldo Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waldo Plaza

207-323 W 77th StKansas City, MO 64114
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222 Waldo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Waldo Flats

222 W 75th StKansas City, MO 64114
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82 West Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

82 West Crossing

8208 Troost AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Cheapest Available Waldo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waldo area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Legacy Apartments priced from $695. Waldo Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Waldo apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
Canyon Creek ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$836
The Linden1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$847
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
The Ridge at ChestnutTower One Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Willow CreekSouth A21BR,1BA$925
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,077
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waldo, MO

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waldo area is the $0.71 price per square foot Two Bed One Bath Model at Canyon Creek Apartments in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $836. The second greatest value Waldo 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 Waldo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon Creek ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$0.71
BLVD 64Crown2BR,2BA$1.55
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
The Linden1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Willow CreekSouth A21BR,1BA$1.30
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waldo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waldo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waldo is at Legacy Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waldo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waldo Apartment is $740 at Waldo Heights.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waldo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waldo is starting from $836 at Canyon Creek Apartments.

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