
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside South Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Westside South area of Kansas City.


Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

3700 Wyoming St

Quality Hill Towers

Villa del Sol Apartments

910 Penn

Roanoke Apartments

The Hamilton

Signal Hill Studios
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Marcato

Pickwick Plaza

KC Loft Central

Alton Heights

Oasis on Linwood

Ambassador

The Newbern

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1989 Main

Soho Apartments

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Harvey Dutton Lofts

Commerce Tower

Argyle on 12th
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Union Hill on Main

The Dial

Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main

Professional Building Lofts

Crossroads Westside

Luxe at Union Hill

The Mark

RM West

Roaster's Block
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2845 Belleview Ave

Citizen

Reverb Alton Collection

Via

Summit on Quality Hill

2950 Summit St

The Helm

Johnson Med Center
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The Hudson
Westside South, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside South Studio Apartments | $1,308 | $600 | $2,418 |
| Westside South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $650 | $5,312 |
| Westside South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,160 | $869 | $6,025 |
| Westside South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,369 | $1,500 | $4,570 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westside South Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Westside South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside South area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Harrison Village and Harrison Haus priced from $638. Quality Hill Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Westside South apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Village and Harrison Haus | Harrison Haus - The 3035 | Studio,1BA | $638 |
| Quality Hill Towers | A3 | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Villa del Sol Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden*** | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| 910 Penn | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $741 |
| Roanoke Apartments | The 39th Street | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| The Hamilton | 701ea0bA | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Signal Hill Studios | Brand New Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Marcato | Legato | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Pickwick Plaza | Flat | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| KC Loft Central | New Yorker Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside South, MO
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside South area is the $1.36 price per square foot Emery Lofts - Two Bedroom Model at Artisan KC in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,470. The second greatest value Westside South apartment is the B3 Model at Professional Building Lofts starting at $1,560 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan KC | Emery Lofts - Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Professional Building Lofts | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Quality Hill Apartments | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Soho Apartments | The Warwick | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Belleview - Student Friendly Housing | G2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Villa del Sol Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| The Newbern | nwb-1bT03 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Oasis on Linwood | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Roanoke Apartments | The Westport | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Harrison Village and Harrison Haus | Harrison Haus - The 3035 | Studio ,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestside South, Kansas City, MO
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westside South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside South is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside South?
The cheapest apartment in Westside South is Villa del Sol Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Westside South costs $2,920.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside South?
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 18 regular apartments in Westside South 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 Westside South?
Cheap apartments in Westside South have an average cost of $388 which is $2,532 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside South.
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