Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward Parkway Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (37 Rentals)

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The Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village

8239 Forest AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Santa Fe Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Village

8517 Holmes RdKansas City, MO 64131
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Waldo Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waldo Plaza

207-323 W 77th StKansas City, MO 64114

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COURTYARD
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

COURTYARD

1015 E 68th StKansas City, MO 64131
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222 Waldo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Waldo Flats

222 W 75th StKansas City, MO 64114
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82 West Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

82 West Crossing

8208 Troost AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Meadow Lake Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Lake Plaza

7504 Wyoming StKansas City, MO 64114
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Corinth Valley
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Corinth Valley

3500 W 83rd StPrairie Village, KS 66208

Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward Parkway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward Parkway area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Legacy Apartments priced from $695. Waldo Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Ward Parkway apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
The Ridge at ChestnutTower One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Corinth Valley1x1 926 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1,317
BLVD 64Brookside1BR,1BA$1,355
Corinth Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,405
Corinth Paddock1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward Parkway, MO

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward Parkway area is the $1.72 price per square foot B1 ADA Model at Brookside Commons in the in the Sunset Hill neighborhood starting from $1,771. The second greatest value Ward Parkway apartment is the 1x1 902 sq.ft. Model at Corinth Valley starting at $1,459 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Bel Air neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward Parkway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brookside CommonsB1 ADA2BR,2BA$1.72
Corinth Valley1x1 902 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.62
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
BLVD 64Brookside1BR,1BA$1.58
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Corinth Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.60

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #216

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Southern Kansas City, MO. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward Parkway Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ward Parkway?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ward Parkway is at Legacy Apartments listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ward Parkway Apartment is $740 at Waldo Heights.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ward Parkway is starting from $823 at Waldo Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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