
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western 49 63 Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (76 Rentals)
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University Meadows

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

Paraclete Manor

The Citadel

Plaza Apartment Center

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

The Majestic

Plaza Point Apartments

Broadway 46 Apartments
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BLVD 64

Grotto Apartments

The Drake

Brick House

5921 Harrison St

662 E 63rd St

4414 Jarboe Street Townhomes

4328 Roanoke Pkwy

710 W 48th St

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The Maxwell

The Stones

1107 W 45th St

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Marlborough Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

Melbourne Apartments

1201 Brush Creek

The Bluffs at Brush Creek

BROOKSIDE PLAZA

Rockhill Terrace Apartments

Ellington Condos
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PLAZA SQUARE

z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek

Deerbrook Apartments

Plaza 52

5314-5320 Rockhill Rd

Plaza Fountain Apartments

Marquis Plaza

Rockwell House Apartments

Plaza House
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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 | $1,244 | $525 | $3,141 |
| Western 49 63 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,254 | $685 | $3,435 |
| Western 49 63 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $785 | $5,082 |
| Western 49 63 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,275 | $5,428 |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Western 49 63 Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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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 1 Bed unit found at JARBOE priced from $725. University Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Western 49 63 apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| JARBOE | S1 BSMT | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| BROOKSIDE PLAZA | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek | wtkin1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Paraclete Manor | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | St. Regis 06 | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western 49 63, MO
As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western 49 63 area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Western 49 63 apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Plaza 45 Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.23 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick House | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Plaza 45 Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| SUNNY SLOPE | 2B 1B 1F | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Belleview - Student Friendly Housing | G2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 4414 Jarboe Street Townhomes | 4414 Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $965.
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 $725, while the average apartment in Western 49 63 costs $1,522.
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 97 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 $307 which is $1,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western 49 63.
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