Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ward Estates Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $355 (31 Rentals)

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$750 - $850

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4545 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111
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$980

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4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110

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$1,295

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 31

5335 Holmes St

Kansas CityMO64110

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1bed/1bath (basement)1BR,1BA$800
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
Puckett Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
BROOKSIDE PLAZAS11BR,1BA$845
4035-4039 CHARLOTTE1B 1B 3F1BR,1BA$850
JARBOE1B 1B 1F1BR,1BA$850
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
3933 CHARLOTTE1B 1B 2F RENOV1BR,1BA$875
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Estates, MO

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward Estates area is the $1.23 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Ward Estates apartment is the 2610 West 42nd Avenue - 6 Model at 2610 West 42nd Avenue starting at $1,095 with a $1.22 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.
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
2610 West 42nd Avenue2610 West 42nd Avenue - 62BR,1BA$1.22
Charlotte2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.22
SUNNY SLOPE2B 1B 1F2BR,1BA$1.11
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The Citadel1br 754sf1BR,1BA$1.19
Puckett PointeRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1bed/1bath (basement)1BR,1BA$1.23
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward Estates

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward Estates?

There are currently 507 Apartments for Rent in Ward Estates, MO with pricing that ranges from $800 to $5,859. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward Estates ranging from $355 to $3,175.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ward Estates?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ward Estates ranges from $355 to $3,175 with an average monthly rent of $1,577.

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