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2029 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 Smart Lofts on Gladstone in the Scarritt Point neighborhood priced from $695. Quality Hill Towers in the Crown Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $707. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Quality Hill TowersA3Studio,1BA$707
910 PennA41BR,1BA$767
KC Loft CentralNew YorkerStudio,1BA$780
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$785
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$830
2600-2614 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
The KC High LineA41BR,1BA$854

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kansas City, MO

As of January 21, 2026 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/2.0BA Model at HarborTown Villas starting at $1,649 with a $1.10 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/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
The Retreat at Walnut CreekThe Walnut2BR,2BA$1.13
521 Benton Blvd, Unit Benton #2521 Benton Blvd2BR,1BA$1.19
The View on VivionB22BR,1BA$1.20
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.85
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Lexington Crossing2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Forest Park ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$1.13
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.13

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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 Smart Lofts on Gladstone listed at $695.

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 $767 at 910 Penn.

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 $873 at 910 Penn.

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.

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