Cheap Homes for Rent in the Waldo Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $300 (5 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Waldo Heights priced from $740. The Ridge at Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Waldo apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
The Ridge at ChestnutTower One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waldo, MO

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waldo area is the $1.17 price per square foot Garden One Bedroom Model at The Ridge at Chestnut in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Waldo apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Waldo Heights starting at $740 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Legacy East 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.
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Waldo

What type of rentals are currently available in Waldo?

There are currently 31 Apartments for Rent in Waldo, MO with pricing that ranges from $575 to $4,276. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waldo ranging from $300 to $2,899.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waldo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waldo ranges from $300 to $2,899 with an average monthly rent of $1,615.

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