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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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property at 516 Harrison St

$980

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$980
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

516 Harrison St

Kansas CityMO64106

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West Bottoms Flats
$1,005 - $3,720
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West Bottoms Flats

1515 W 9th StKansas City, MO 64101
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property at 4101 NE Winn Rd

$1,050

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$1,050
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4101 NE Winn Rd

Kansas CityMO64117

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property at 600 E 8th St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

600 E 8th St, Unit 11F

600 E 8th 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 Smart Lofts on Gladstone in the Scarritt Point neighborhood priced from $695. White Hall Lofts in the Crown Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. 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
White Hall LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$725
910 PennA31BR,1BA$800
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
535-537 Gladstone Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
Chestnut Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$825
Blacklark Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
531-533 Gladstone Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kansas City, MO

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Kansas City area is the $0.89 price per square foot C2 Model at Briar Hill in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,698. The second greatest value North Kansas City apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at HarborTown Villas starting at $1,729 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Fairfax 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.
Briar HillC23BR,1.5BA$0.89
HarborTown Villas2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.15
Old Town Lofts2x22BR,2BA$0.83
The Retreat at Walnut CreekSpruce2BR,2BA$1.22
Emery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
The View on VivionB12BR,1BA$1.26
Northpark Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Woodland Village, LLCWoodland Village, LLC - H2BR,1BA$1.31
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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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 $725 at Old Town 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 $825 at Chestnut 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 $1,280.

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