Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Water Works Neighborhood of Olathe, KS from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Covington Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Pointe

1324-1334 N Ridge PkyOlathe, KS 66061
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Millbrooke Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Millbrooke Apartments

210 S Water StOlathe, KS 66061
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Water Works, Olathe, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Water Works Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Water Works area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Governors Court priced from $875. Deerfield Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $957. Here are the most affordable Water Works apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Governors Court1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Deerfield Apartment HomesRio Grande1BR,1BA$957
Jefferson on the LakeLakspur2BR,1BA$1,032
ArrelloElmStudio,1BA$1,081
Arlo of OlatheOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,123

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Water Works, KS

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Water Works area is the $1.77 price per square foot C3R Model at PineCrest Townhomes in the in the Amber Hills Estates neighborhood starting from $2,476. The second greatest value Water Works apartment is the Somerset Model at Somerset Oaks Apartment Homes starting at $2,231 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Amber Hills Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Water Works apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PineCrest TownhomesC3R3BR,2.5BA$1.77
Somerset Oaks Apartment HomesSomerset2BR,2BA$1.65
Saddlewood ApartmentsThe Belmont3BR,2BA$1.43
The Clearing at ONE28A31BR,1BA$1.83
Governors Court1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Wingfield ClubTudor2BR,1BA$1.51
Lakeview Residences2BD2BR,1BA$1.88
Arlo of OlatheStudioStudio ,1BA$1.73
ArrelloElmStudio ,1BA$2.00
Deerfield Apartment HomesSanta Rosa1BR,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Water Works, Olathe, KS

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Olathe, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Olathe. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Water Works Neighborhood in Olathe, KS

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Water Works Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Water Works Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Water Works Apartment is $875 at Governors Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Water Works Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Water Works is starting from $995 at Governors Court.

What is the most affordable Water Works Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Water Works Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview Residences and starts from $1,596.

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