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property at 217 E 46th St

$1,095 - $1,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 20

217 E 46th St

Kansas CityMO64112
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Alton Heights
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$1,123 - $7,832
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4111 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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property at 4328 Roanoke Pkwy

$1,250 - $1,525

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4328 Roanoke Pkwy

Kansas CityMO64111

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Knaack Properties
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Knaack Properties

4057 Warwick BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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40th Street
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40th Street

1109 W 40th StKansas City, MO 64111
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Brentwood Plaza
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Brentwood Plaza

109 E 40th StKansas City, MO 64111
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Parkway Apartments
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Parkway Apartments

4100 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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4218 Harrison
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4218 Harrison

4218 Harrison StKansas City, MO 64110
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Oak Rose
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Rose

4033 OakKansas City, MO 64111
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Ward Estates, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments priced from $825. The Citadel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Ward Estates apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
3933 CHARLOTTE1B 1B 1F RENOV1BR,1BA$875
Mission Road StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$885
Brush Creek Crossing1B 1B 2F1BR,1BA$895
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$925
Plaza Apartment CenterSt. Regis 08Studio,1BA$925
Puckett PointeRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
PLAZA SQUARE1B 1B 3F1BR,1BA$975
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Estates, MO

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward Estates area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1107 W 40th St in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,250. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1107 W 40th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.25
Brush Creek2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
Charlotte2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Clark Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.24
Lloyd Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.35
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
Puckett PointeRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$1.38

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Missouri, including Kansas City. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward Estates Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ward Estates?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ward Estates is at Mission Road Studios listed at $885.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward Estates Apartment is $825 at Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ward Estates is starting from $915 at Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ward Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ward Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments and starts from $1,275.

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