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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. Cloverset Active Adult Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $892. Here are the most affordable Empire Estates apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Gardens1A-Colonial1BR,1BA$835
Cloverset Active Adult ApartmentsHawthorn (A1)1BR,1BA$892
Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Empire Estates, KS

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Empire Estates area is the $1.66 price per square foot Canterbury B Renovated | 2 Bed | 2 Bath Model at Kenilworth Apartments in the in the Foxhill neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Empire Estates apartment is the F-2B2B Avanti Reno Model at Village at Mission Farms starting at $2,046 with a $1.77 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.
Kenilworth ApartmentsCanterbury B Renovated | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
Village at Mission FarmsF-2B2B Avanti Reno2BR,2BA$1.77
Villa Medici ApartmentsSpruce1BR,1BA$1.68
Colonial Gardens2A-Colonial2BR,1BA$1.05
Corinth Valley1x1 902 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.58
Cloverset Active Adult ApartmentsCedar (A2)1BR,1BA$1.48
Corinth Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Willow CreekSouth A21BR,1BA$1.30

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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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Empire Estates, Leawood, KS

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Empire Estates

What type of rentals are currently available in Empire Estates?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Empire Estates, KS with pricing that ranges from $835 to $6,874. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Empire Estates ranging from $750 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Empire Estates?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Empire Estates ranges from $750 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,953.

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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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

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.