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2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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Gardens at Northgate

3000 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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2114 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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1121 McGee St

Kansas CityMO64106

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North Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Kansas City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Quality Hill Towers in the Crown Center neighborhood priced from $658. Smart Lofts on Gladstone in the Scarritt Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quality Hill TowersA3Studio,1BA$658
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
The KC High LineA1Studio,1BA$759
Parvin EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$775
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$785
Old Town LoftsGraphic Arts1BR,1BA$800
Mark One Plaza1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Blacklark Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kansas City, MO

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Kansas City area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at HarborTown Villas in the in the Fairfax neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value North Kansas City apartment is the 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts starting at $1,558 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Quality Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Kansas City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HarborTown Villas2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.97
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
Professional Building2x22BR,2BA$1.26
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
North VillageB12BR,1BA$1.26
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.17
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Jazz Hill1b1m1BR,1BA$1.20
Parvin EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Getting Around North Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Kansas City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Kansas City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Kansas City is at Quality Hill Towers listed at $658.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Kansas City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Kansas City Apartment is $689 at Quality Hill Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Kansas City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Kansas City is starting from $925 at Knollwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable North Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parvin Estates and starts from $1,150.

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