
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Westside South Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $685 (32 Rentals)


Quality Hill Towers

Park Central

Ambassador

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Roxford at The Crosswalks
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The Dial
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Commerce Tower

Luxe at Union Hill

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Alton Heights

531 Grand
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Citizen

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International

Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main

The Helm

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The Hudson
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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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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestside South, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #43
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 Westport Central which is listed at $795, 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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