Cheap Homes for Rent in Ward Estates Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (37 Rentals)

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property at 4524 Broadway

$995

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$995
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$995

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

4524 Broadway, Unit 1N

4524 Broadway
Kansas CityMO64111

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property at 3143 Puckett Rd

$900 - $1,025

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3143 Puckett Rd

Kansas CityKS66103

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property at 1211 W 45th St

$1,000 - $1,150

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1211 W 45th St

Kansas CityMO64111
property at 5004 Michigan Ave

$1,160

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$1,149
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$11
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$1,160

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Mar 23

5004 Michigan Ave

Kansas CityMO64130
property at 1111 W 46th St

$1,175 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1111 W 46th St

Kansas CityMO64112

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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 Studio unit found at University Meadows priced from $739. University Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Ward Estates apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
Puckett Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
Mission Manor ApartmentsLarge 1x11BR,1BA$875
Mission Road StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$885
Fisher Court2x12BR,1BA$895
Plaza Apartment CenterSt. Regis 05Studio,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Estates, MO

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward Estates area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at 4420 Jarboe in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Ward Estates apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,195 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the The Plaza 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.
4420 Jarboe3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,3BA$1.27
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Plaza 45 Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.23
4341-47 HARRISON2B 1B 1F2BR,1BA$1.33
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
Puckett PointeRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Fisher Court2x12BR,1BA$1.19
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward Estates

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward Estates?

There are currently 515 Apartments for Rent in Ward Estates, MO with pricing that ranges from $739 to $5,808. There are also 101 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward Estates ranging from $749 to $11,500.

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 $749 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,153.

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