
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside South Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (56 Rentals)
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Quality Hill Towers

910 Penn

Park Central

The Lillian

Ambassador

The Newbern

Harrison Village

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1989 Main

The Dial

Union Hill on Main

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Via

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531 Grand

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Roaster's Block

Summit On Quality Hill

44 Washington

829 Southwest Blvd
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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 | $1,194 | $685 | $2,563 |
| Westside South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $743 | $5,829 |
| Westside South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $918 | $10,000+ |
| Westside South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,841 | $1,699 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 56 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 1 Bed unit found at Quality Hill Towers priced from $746. Westport Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Westside South apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Hill Towers | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $746 |
| Westport Central | WPC0ba | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 910 Penn | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Lillian | 3706 Unit #09 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Park Central | prkc0b10 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Walnut Tower Apartments | Dogwood | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Harrison Village | Harrison Village - The Campbell | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| KC Loft Central | New Yorker Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Villa del Sol | 2 Bdrm Townhome, 953 SqFt, Tax Credit, Project-... | 2BR,1BA | $918 |
| Six40 | 640e104 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside South, MO
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside South area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Main Model at Soho Apartments in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Westside South apartment is the nwb2b06 Model at The Newbern starting at $1,495 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Westport 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Apartments | The Main | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Newbern | nwb2b06 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Emery Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Villa del Sol | 2 Bdrm Townhome, 953 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Professional Building Lofts | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| West Side Lofts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Quality Hill Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Library Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Harrison Village | Harrison Village - The Forest | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Quality Hill Towers | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestside South, Kansas City, MO
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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside South?
The cheapest apartment in Westside South is Quality Hill Towers which is listed at $746, while the average apartment in Westside South costs $2,970.
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 2 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 $113 which is $2,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside South.
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