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3837 Main St

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Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, MO

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, MO area range in price from $525 to $13,561 with an overall median price of $2,222. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lykins at $775, North India Mound at $695, and Scarritt Point at $695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kansas City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lykins$775$7751
North India Mound$875$6957
Scarritt Point$875$6955
Fairmount$995$60028
Central Blue Valley Park Tower Garde$1,020$67312
Dunbar$1,020$67310
East Blue Valley$1,020$60024
Sheffield$1,020$69520
South Blue Valley$1,020$67313
South India Mound$1,020$69510

Cheapest Available Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at White Apartments in the Blue Valley neighborhood priced from $569. Brookside Apartments in the Blue Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$615
Harrison Village and Harrison HausHarrison Haus - The 3035Studio,1BA$638
Quality Hill TowersA1Studio,1BA$643
Independence TowersStudioStudio,1BA$650
Oxford CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
The FallsS2Q - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$683
Pleasant Grove Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$694
Cimarron ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $0.84 price per square foot Oak (4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath) Model at Timberline in the in the Northgate neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Kansas City apartment is the Plan C Model at Chapel Oaks starting at $1,395 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Chapel Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kansas City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TimberlineOak (4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath)4BR,2.5BA$0.84
Chapel OaksPlan C3BR,1.5BA$0.87
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.69
Hilltop Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.79
Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Villa del Sol Apartments2 Bedroom TH***2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Hudson Pointe1x11BR,1BA$0.85
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 Cheap Kansas City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kansas City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kansas City is under $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kansas City?

The cheapest apartment in Kansas City is Brookside Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Kansas City costs $2,222.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kansas City?

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 2,864 regular apartments in Kansas City 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 Kansas City?

Cheap apartments in Kansas City have an average cost of $318 which is $1,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.

Expert Rental Resources

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