Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Empire Estates Neighborhood of Leawood, KS from $500 (26 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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Glenview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenview Apartments

8831-8837 Glenwood CtOverland Park, KS 66212
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Park South
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park South

10841 State Line RdKansas City, MO 64114

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Kenilworth Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kenilworth Apartments

4120 W 94th TerPrairie 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
Roe 1071x1-21BR,1BA$960
Windsong ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$985
Corinth Garden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,041
Fountainhead ApartmentsA1 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,043
AVIA Apartments at 110th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,089
Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Three Fountains ApartmentsBacchus 21BR,1BA$1,108
Corinth Valley1x1 926 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1,154

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Empire Estates, KS

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Empire Estates area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2 Bath + Fireplace |1450 sq ft Model at Regent's Walk Apartment Homes in the in the South Overland Park neighborhood starting from $1,420. The second greatest value Empire Estates apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC starting at $1,095 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Legacy East 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.
Regent's Walk Apartment Homes2 Bed | 2 Bath + Fireplace |1450 sq ft2BR,2BA$0.98
Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Three Fountains ApartmentsSeville 62BR,2.5BA$1.50
Cedar Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom C2BR,2BA$1.21
Cambridge SquareCORNELL2BR,2BA$1.47
Corinth Valley1x1 926 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.25
Colonial Gardens2A-Colonial2BR,1BA$1.05
Windsong ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Corinth Garden1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Willow CreekSouth A21BR,1BA$1.30

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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.

What is the most affordable Empire Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Empire Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cambridge Square and starts from $1,706.

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.

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