Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO from $300 (1,068 Rentals)

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Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kansas City, MO

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kansas City, MO area range in price from $275 to $14,358 with an overall median price of $2,570. The three Kansas City neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Boone Hills at $275, Applegate at $799, and Santa Fe at $850. 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
Boone Hills$275$2751
Applegate$799$7994
Santa Fe$850$8501
Lewis Heights$875$8751
Fairmount$995$9951
Royal Oaks$1,012$7452
Ruskin Hills$1,065$1,0651
Summerset$1,160$7506
Self Help Neighborhood Council$1,200$1,2001
Muncie Stony Pt$1,250$1,2501

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 Sheffield neighborhood priced from $569. Quality Hill Towers in the Crown Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $589. 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
Quality Hill TowersA3Studio,1BA$589
Park Highlands ApartmentsStudio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$598
Unicorn ApartmentsSmall Efficiency Apartment!Studio,1BA$600
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$615
Independence TowersStudioStudio,1BA$650
Hampton Court ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$650
The FallsS2QStudio,1BA$673
Oxford CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kansas City area is the $0.48 price per square foot 816e-6b Model at Victorian House in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $2,675. 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.
Victorian House816e-6b6BR,4BA$0.48
Chapel OaksPlan C3BR,1.5BA$0.87
3120 Eagle Ridge Dr, Unit 31203120 Eagle Ridge Dr2BR,3BA$0.83
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.69
Waldo Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.66
Clove Manor Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Candlelite Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Hudson Pointe1x11BR,1BA$0.85

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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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Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
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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 $675.

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 $2,570.

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 3,347 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 $249 which is $2,321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kansas City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Kansas City

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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