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2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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3000 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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2114 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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306 E 12th St

Kansas CityMO64108

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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 $656. Smart Lofts on Gladstone in the Scarritt Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quality Hill TowersA1Studio,1BA$656
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$785
The KC High LineA3Studio,1BA$799
Blacklark Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
2600-2614 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$852
The View on VivionB22BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kansas City, MO

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Kansas City area is the $0.88 price per square foot Brooklyn Model at Western in the in the 18th and Vine neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value North Kansas City apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at HarborTown Villas starting at $1,299 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Englewood Estates 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.
WesternBrooklyn2BR,1BA$0.88
HarborTown Villas2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.87
Delaware Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.26
The Retreat at Walnut CreekSpruce2BR,2BA$1.20
AtlasOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
The View on VivionB12BR,1BA$1.26
Knollwood Apartments2 bedrooms 2 bathroom Platinum2BR,2BA$1.12
Lexington Crossing2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
TimberlineSpruce (Two Bedroom)2BR,1BA$1.09

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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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $656.

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 $785 at Knollwood Apartments.

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 $865 at The View on Vivion.

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 $1,281.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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