Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Empire Estates Neighborhood of Leawood, KS from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Flats at 95 Metcalf
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 95 Metcalf

6601 W 94th TerOverland Park, KS 66212
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Chapel Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel Hill

10440-10466 Wornall RdKansas City, MO 64114
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Glenview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenview Apartments

8831-8837 Glenwood CtOverland Park, KS 66212
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Windsong Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsong Apartments

100-112 W 103rd StKansas City, MO 64114
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Corinth Garden
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corinth Garden

3917 W 84th StPrairie Village, KS 66207

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Empire Estates, Leawood, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Empire Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Empire Estates area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Gardens priced from $835. Willow Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Empire Estates apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Gardens1A-Colonial1BR,1BA$835
Willow CreekSouth A21BR,1BA$925
Cloverset Active Adult ApartmentsHawthorn (A1)1BR,1BA$979
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,077
AVIA Apartments at 110th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Empire Estates, KS

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Empire Estates area is the $1.58 price per square foot EBS-B4- Hopper Model at The Edison at Bridlespur in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,670. The second greatest value Empire Estates apartment is the Spruce Model at Villa Medici Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the South Overland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Empire Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Edison at BridlespurEBS-B4- Hopper2BR,2BA$1.58
Villa Medici ApartmentsSpruce1BR,1BA$1.66
Colonial Gardens2A-Colonial2BR,1BA$1.05
Corinth Valley1x1 902 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.62
Cloverset Active Adult ApartmentsCedar (A2)1BR,1BA$1.52
Corinth Garden2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
Corinth Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Kenilworth ApartmentsEl Monte A Renovated | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Willow CreekSouth A21BR,1BA$1.30

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Empire Estates, Leawood, KS

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Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Leawood. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Empire Estates Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Empire Estates?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Empire Estates is at AVIA Apartments at 110th Street listed at $1,089.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Empire Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Empire Estates Apartment is $835 at Colonial Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Empire Estates Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Empire Estates is starting from $975 at Colonial Gardens.

Expert Rental Resources

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