Apartments for Rent in the Downtown East Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO (627 Rentals)

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Kansas City BBQ & Beyond: Your Local Guide to the Best About Renting in KC

Explore KC like a native! Your local guide shares the best Kansas City BBQ (from Gates to Joe's), hidden art districts, sports culture, and must-see fountains.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Kansas Citys Major Employers & the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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Kansas City's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Kansas City and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Amber Kanuckel

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Downtown East, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Kansas City, MO | Find Kansas City Off-Campus Student Housing

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How a Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Learn How a Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit from the Renter University at AparmentHomeLiving.com.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown East, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Kansas City, Downtown East has now become known as one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated education opportunities for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to the great outdoors is something they look for when they rent. This residential area has risen to be providing first-class access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is known as one of our favorite luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Dog and cat owners, listen up! this area of town has come to be one of the A-list submarkets for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown East

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown East?

There are currently 248 Studio Apartments in Downtown East with rent ranges from $695 to $2,622 with an average price of $1,350.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown East Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown East ranges from $695 to $5,636 with an average monthly rent of $1,941.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown East cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown East range from $826 to $8,078. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,835.

How expensive are Downtown East Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 47 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,047 to $13,735 - averaging $3,118 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

Hello, and welcome! I’m Amber, and I’ll be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Kansas City.

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A KC Experts Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

As a Kansas City native and the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for the area, I can confidently say that this city is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to go to school, too.

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Kansas Citys Major Employers & the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

Hey, there! I’m Amber, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Kansas City, and I’m back with my recommendations for top employers in the area.

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Kansas City BBQ and Beyond: Your Local Guide to the Best About Renting in KC

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

Hey there! I’m Amber, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local guide for Kansas City, and I’m back to show you how to have a great time in this town.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.