Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Westside area of Kansas City.

Signal Hill Studios

2950 Summit St

West Side Lofts

Artisan KC

The Yards

1989 Main
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Union Hill on Main

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Luxe at Union Hill

Crossroads Westside

2845 Belleview Ave

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1810 Madison Ave

1723 Walnut St

1535 Walnut St, Unit Campbell 506

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Westside, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Studio Apartments | $1,398 | $899 | $1,882 |
| Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $895 | $6,003 |
| Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,598 | $1,210 | $8,078 |
| Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,599 | $1,385 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Westside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 3022 McGee priced from $895. Signal Hill Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Westside apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3022 McGee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Signal Hill Studios | Brand New Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| The Helm | S2-1 | Studio,1BA | $938 |
| Artisan KC | Library Lofts - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| The Yards | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Atlas | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Arterra KC Alton Collection | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Union Hill on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,127 |
| Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main | The Alice | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
| Gallerie Apartments | Painter - S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,186 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside, MO
As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2BR / 2BT Model at Windows Lofts (Residential) in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,658. The second greatest value Westside apartment is the Townhome C4 Model at The Moxie on Union Hill starting at $2,699 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Roanoke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Lofts (Residential) | 2BR / 2BT | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| The Moxie on Union Hill | Townhome C4 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.96 |
| Icon at Gallerie | Docent | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Villa del Sol Apartments | 3 Bedroom TH*** | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| West Side Lofts | 2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| Artisan KC | Emery Lofts - Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| ArriveKC Condos | 2304 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 3158 Oak St, Unit 3158 | 3158 Oak St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| 3022 McGee | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Yards | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside is under $1,186.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside?
The cheapest apartment in Westside is 3022 McGee which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Westside costs $4,315.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside?
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 1 regular apartments in Westside 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?
Cheap apartments in Westside have an average cost of $125 which is $4,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside.
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