1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO (1,176 Rentals)

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Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 09, 2025

There are currently 37591 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Kansas City, MO that range in price from $330 to $10,331. Outlying Johnson County KS, Crown Center and Union Hill are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Kansas City with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Outlying Johnson County KS588$1,522$360
Crown Center496$1,443$405
Union Hill455$1,443$405
Coleman Highlands406$1,467$405
Hospital Hill393$1,397$405
Beacon Hills392$1,372$405
Wendell Phillips379$1,378$405
Roanoke369$1,409$405
Crossroads367$1,399$405
Mount Hope345$1,352$405

Largest Available Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kansas City, MO is found at 909 Walnut in the Crown Center neighborhood and is 1,386 square feet priced from $2,494. Reverb has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,235 square feet and currently listed start at $2,003. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kansas City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
909 WalnutHardy1,386 Sq Ft$2,494
ReverbB4.31,235 Sq Ft$2,003
The LanesLW2-ADA1,235 Sq Ft$2,595
AspireB21,206 Sq Ft$1,849
51 Main1 Bedroom + Study1,171 Sq Ft$2,135
Union Berkley RiverfrontReinhardt - C91,119 Sq Ft$1,695
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style980 Sq Ft$1,558
Unity LoftsOld Townley - 1 Bedroom980 Sq Ft$1,699
Unity Lofts (Old Townley/Richards & Conover)Old Townley 1 Bedroom960 Sq Ft$1,558
Artisan KCBroadway Lofts - One Bedroom940 Sq Ft$1,155

Cheapest Available Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 09, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kansas City, MO is the One Bedroom Model starting from $600 at Brookside Apartments in the Sheffield neighborhood. The second most affordable Kansas City 1 Bedroom is the Midsize One Bedrooms Model at Canyon Creek Apartments starting at $615 in the Legacy East neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kansas City is currently $1,484. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kansas City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom$600
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms$615
Park Highlands ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment Home$633
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom$675
Oxford CommonsOne Bedroom$675
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath$678
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath$692
Candlelite Apartments1BR/1BA$695
Unicorn Apartments1 Bedroom - Small$700
Oak Tree Square1 Bed, 1 Bath$725

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Kansas City Overview

Kansas City, MO, is a vibrant metropolis in the American Midwest making life in Kansas City apartments the best. The city is bright, fun and modern, with a growing public transit system, an international airport, and well-maintained parks.

Why live in Kansas City, MO?

Kansas City is a major metropolitan city that has it all. From all-American steakhouses and football to farmers’ markets and museums, whatever is important to you, you’ll probably find it in Kansas City.

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Kansas City, MO

Ranked #1

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Kansas City, MO Area Reviews

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Amber • 2+ years in Kansas City

February 25, 2025

We call it "Paris of the Plains" because KC really does have it all! It's a very green city with lots of great parks. We've got a lot of culture here, lots of great restaurants, plenty of places to go hiking or catch a show--you name it. It's truly a great place to live. However, public transportation does leave a little bit to be desired. While it's free, bus stops can be few and far between outside of Downtown.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kansas City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kansas City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kansas City is at Brookside Apartments listed at $600.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kansas City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kansas City is $1,484.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kansas City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kansas City is a 1,386 square feet unit starting from $2,494 at 909 Walnut.

What is the average size for Kansas City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kansas City is currently 834 sq ft.

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