
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western 49 63 Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (109 Rentals)
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University Meadows

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

The Citadel

Plaza Hill Manor Apartments

Plaza House

Plaza Apartment Center

Fountain View on the Plaza

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Casa Loma

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BLVD 64

7405 Montgall Ave

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2205 E 59th St

The Drake

4309 Chestnut Ave

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2510 E 59th St

5446 Harrison St

5401 Highland Ave

Brick House

5405-5407 Harrison St

3315 E 52nd St

2421 E 67th Terrace

7412 Bellefontaine Ave

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The Stones

Brookside Commons

5409-5411 Harrison St

4328 Roanoke Pkwy

3600 E 57th St

The Maxwell

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3604 E 61st St

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Western 49 63, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western 49 63?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western 49 63 Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $739 | $3,345 |
| Western 49 63 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $825 | $3,649 |
| Western 49 63 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $915 | $5,800 |
| Western 49 63 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $1,275 | $5,910 |
| Western 49 63 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $1,900 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Western 49 63 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western 49 63 area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at University Meadows priced from $739. JARBOE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Western 49 63 apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| JARBOE | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Plaza Hill Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | St. Regis 05 | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| PLAZA SQUARE | 1B 1B 2F | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Casa Loma | Deluxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western 49 63, MO
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western 49 63 area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Jefferson on the Plaza in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Western 49 63 apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the The Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western 49 63 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson on the Plaza | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Braemar Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| PLAZA SQUARE | 1B 1B 1F | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| JARBOE | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western 49 63 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Western 49 63?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western 49 63 is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western 49 63?
The cheapest apartment in Western 49 63 is JARBOE which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Western 49 63 costs $3,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western 49 63?
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 Western 49 63 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 Western 49 63?
Cheap apartments in Western 49 63 have an average cost of $306 which is $2,744 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western 49 63.
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