
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wornall Homestead Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (126 Rentals)
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Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

4838 The Paseo

4828 The Paseo

4840 The Paseo

The Citadel

4832 The Paseo

4818 The Paseo

4523 Jefferson St

Plaza Apartment Center
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Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

The Majestic

4521 Jefferson St

4513 Virginia Ave

Casa Loma

Plaza Point Apartments

BLVD 64

Broadway 46 Apartments

The Drake

7022 S Benton Ave
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1461 E 66th Ter

1522-1522 E 50th St

4550 Warwick Blvd, Unit 909

5405-5407 Harrison St

5409-5411 Harrison St

2242 E 70th St

Baltimore Townhomes

Brick House

7405 Montgall Ave

6439 Chestnut Ave
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Fountain View on the Plaza

The Maxwell

1402 E 65th St

5332 Highland Ave

1435 E 66th Terrace

7229 Virginia Ave

7316 The Paseo

127-129 E 46th St, Unit 8

217 E 46th St

4504 Holly St
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Marlborough Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

1201 Brush Creek

Melbourne Apartments

5937 Holmes St

JARBOE

The Bluffs at Brush Creek
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Wornall Homestead, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wornall Homestead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wornall Homestead Studio Apartments | $1,353 | $739 | $3,466 |
| Wornall Homestead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $825 | $3,785 |
| Wornall Homestead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $915 | $5,208 |
| Wornall Homestead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $1,200 | $5,571 |
| Wornall Homestead 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $2,000 | $4,600 |
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Cheapest Available Wornall Homestead Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wornall Homestead area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at University Meadows priced from $739. JARBOE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Wornall Homestead apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| JARBOE | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Puckett Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | St. Regis 05 | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| PLAZA SQUARE | 1B 1B 2F | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Casa Loma | Deluxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wornall Homestead, MO
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wornall Homestead area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Wornall Homestead apartment is the 1x1 850sf Model at Plaza Point Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the The Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wornall Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick House | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Puckett Pointe | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Braemar Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| PLAZA SQUARE | 1B 1B 1F | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| JARBOE | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wornall Homestead Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wornall Homestead?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wornall Homestead is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wornall Homestead?
The cheapest apartment in Wornall Homestead is JARBOE which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Wornall Homestead costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wornall Homestead?
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 94 regular apartments in Wornall Homestead 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 Wornall Homestead?
Cheap apartments in Wornall Homestead have an average cost of $341 which is $2,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wornall Homestead.
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