
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward Estates Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (162 Rentals)
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4227 Greenwood Pl, Unit All utilities paid

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

Brush Creek Crossing

Plaza Apartment Center

The Citadel

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

Roanoke Apartments

The Majestic

4513 Virginia Ave
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1117 W 41st Terrace

5734 Michigan Ave

BLVD 64

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1516 E 50th Terrace

4410 Virginia Ave

The Drake

4000 Campbell St, Unit 2E
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4000 Campbell St, Unit 2E

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Alton Heights

5401 Highland Ave

127-129 E 46th St

Stones Apartments

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4515 Jefferson St

710 W 48th St

4328 Roanoke Pkwy

4333 Oak St, Unit Single unit

4333 Roanoke Pkwy
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5217 Brookwood Ave

z-103125-Vanderbilt Place E 42nd

4201-4205 Harrison St

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1201 Brush Creek

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Ward Estates, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Estates Studio Apartments | $1,301 | $845 | $2,192 |
| Ward Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $800 | $3,996 |
| Ward Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,788 | $915 | $5,727 |
| Ward Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,275 | $6,147 |
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There are currently 162 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ward Estates Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Ward Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward Estates area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC priced from $800. Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Ward Estates apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1bed/1bath (basement) | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Puckett Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| JARBOE | 1B 1B 1F | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 4035-4039 CHARLOTTE | 1B 1B 3F | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| 3933 CHARLOTTE | 1B 1B 2F RENOV | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Mission Road Studios | Renovated | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Mission Manor Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Estates, MO
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward Estates area is the $1.43 price per square foot 4009 Wyoming Street Model at 4009 Wyoming Street, Unit 4009 Wyoming Street in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Ward Estates apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Brush Creek starting at $1,050 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Roanoke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4009 Wyoming Street, Unit 4009 Wyoming Street | 4009 Wyoming Street | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| Brush Creek | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Charlotte | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 2610 West 42nd Avenue | 2610 West 42nd Avenue - 6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Citadel | 1br 754sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Puckett Pointe | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward Estates is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Ward Estates is Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Ward Estates costs $1,435.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward Estates?
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 94 regular apartments in Ward Estates 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 Ward Estates?
Cheap apartments in Ward Estates have an average cost of $269 which is $1,166 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward Estates.
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