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2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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2114 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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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 $589. Courthouse Lofts in the Crown Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $678. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Kansas City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quality Hill TowersA3Studio,1BA$589
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
910 PennA1 (Studio A)Studio,1BA$696
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
Parvin EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$775
The Landings at River MarketAskew Studio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$780
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$785
West Bottoms FlatsM1-ABStudio,1BA$795
Old Town LoftsWaltower1BR,1BA$800
The KC High LineA1Studio,1BA$813

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kansas City, MO

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Kansas City area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1 Bed Loft Style Model at Old Townley Lofts in the in the Quality Hill neighborhood starting from $1,558. The second greatest value North Kansas City apartment is the B2 Model at North Village starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley 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.
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
North VillageB22BR,1BA$1.20
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.17
Briar Hill1-11BR,1BA$1.32
Old Town LoftsFinance1BR,1BA$1.10
Jazz Hill1b1m1BR,1BA$1.20
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.29
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 $589.

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 $678 at Courthouse Lofts.

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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