Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Overland Park, KS from $775 (30 Rentals)

Colonial Gardens

The Village Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

Grant Court
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The Wilder Apartments

Georgetown Apartments
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Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $1,373 | $898 | $2,231 |
Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $775 | $7,179 |
Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $975 | $9,602 |
Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,390 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the Elmhurst Neighborhood in Overland Park, KS
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
19 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmhurst is under $1,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?
The cheapest apartment in Elmhurst is Colonial Gardens which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $2,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmhurst?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 41 regular apartments in Elmhurst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Elmhurst?
Cheap apartments in Elmhurst have an average cost of $419 which is $2,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.
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