Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (46 Rentals)

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Clayton Apartments
$875 - $1,650
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$875 - $1,650
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Clayton Apartments

1407 NW 65th TerKansas City, MO 64118
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property at 4501 N Tracy Ave

$1,285

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$1,285
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4501 N Tracy Ave

Kansas CityMO64116
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Broadway Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Village

201-313 NW 63rd StKansas City, MO 64118
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Pinehurst
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinehurst

500-606 NW 63rd StKansas City, MO 64118
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Province of Briarcliff
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Province of Briarcliff

1282-1282 NW Vivion RdKansas City, MO 64118
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property at 406 NE 74th St

$850

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$850
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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406 NE 74th St

GladstoneMO64118
property at 2034 NW 51st St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2034 NW 51st St

NorthmoorMO64151

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property at 7101 N Park Ave

$1,320

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7101 N Park Ave

GladstoneMO64118
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Stoneside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneside Apartments

107 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118
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Homestead
2 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead

4825-4833 NW Homestead TerRiverside, MO 64150
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Chateau D'Mons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau D'Mons

4403 NW Dmons DrRiverside, MO 64150
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Royal Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Park

10 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118

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Walnut Creek, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Creek area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Northland Studios priced from $765. Knollwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$765
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$785
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$850
Gladstone Studios1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
El Chaparral ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$850
The View on VivionB12BR,1BA$850
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$855
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$915
Riverside View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, MO

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bed-1 Bath Model at Clayton Apartments in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Stoneside Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Barry Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.02
Stoneside Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.02
The HillsPike3BR,2BA$1.30
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$0.94
The View on VivionA11BR,1BA$1.06
726 NE 68th St, Unit 718726 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.10
730 NE 68th St, Unit 722730 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.19
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.19
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.31

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Walnut Creek, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #142

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northern Kansas City, MO. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Creek is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Creek is Knollwood Apartments which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Walnut Creek costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut Creek?

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 4 regular apartments in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Creek have an average cost of $209 which is $1,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek.

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