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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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1719 Walnut St

Kansas CityMO64108

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 $665. 910 Penn in the Crown Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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$665
910 PennA31BR,1BA$725
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$785
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Blacklark Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$830
2600-2614 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
The KC High LineA3Studio,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kansas City, MO

As of September 15, 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 2x2 Model at Professional Building starting at $1,506 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Crown Center 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
Professional Building2x22BR,2BA$1.25
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.85
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
The View on VivionB12BR,1BA$1.26
Forest Park ApartmentsHawk2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Briar HillB12BR,1BA$1.32
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.17
TimberlineBirch (One Bedroom)1BR,1BA$1.14
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

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 $696.

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.

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