Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmhurst Neighborhood of Overland Park, KS from $700 (49 Rentals)

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Bel Aire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

6601 W 76th StOverland Park, KS 66204
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Flats at 95 Metcalf
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 95 Metcalf

6601 W 94th TerOverland Park, KS 66212
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Glenview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenview Apartments

8831-8837 Glenwood CtOverland Park, KS 66212
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Craigmont Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Craigmont Apartments

9501 Melrose StOverland Park, KS 66214
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Pinecrest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinecrest Apartments

8455-8459 Lowell StOverland Park, KS 66212
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Nieman Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nieman Townhomes

9201-9217 Nieman RdOverland Park, KS 66214
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Sunny Delight
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny Delight

8325-8335 Lowell AveOverland Park, KS 66212
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Courtyard Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

6700 W 76th StOverland Park, KS 66204
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Treetop Lodge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Treetop Lodge

8951 Reeder StOverland Park, KS 66214
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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

8732 W 70th St

MerriamKS66204

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Summit Shawnee
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Shawnee

7613 Flint StShawnee, KS 66214
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Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmhurst area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Carlyle Apartments priced from $804. Colonial Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlyle ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$804
Colonial Gardens1A-Colonial1BR,1BA$835
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$845
Perry 81Pine1BR,1BA$944
The Reserve at 77 Apartment HomesAmelia1BR,1BA$979
The Meadows Apartment Homes KSA51BR,1BA$1,017
The Retreat of ShawneeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,042
Overland StationThe Kensington1BR,1BA$1,059
Fox Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065
Kings Cove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, KS

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.29 price per square foot Emerald (Renovated) Model at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst neighborhood starting from $2,086. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the The Willow Model at Summit Shawnee starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Elmhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sheridan Ridge TownhomesEmerald (Renovated)2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Summit ShawneeThe Willow3BR,2BA$1.38
Princeton CourtTwo Bedroom Town Home2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Thousand Oaks2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
Colonial Gardens2A-Colonial2BR,1BA$1.05
Grant 79Executive-1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07
The Meadows Apartment Homes KSA51BR,1BA$1.36
The Reserve at 77 Apartment HomesAmelia1BR,1BA$1.36
Carlyle ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.28

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Elmhurst, Overland Park, KS

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Elmhurst, Overland Park, and the greater Kansas City area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,089.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmhurst?

The cheapest apartment in Elmhurst is Carlyle Apartments which is listed at $804, while the average apartment in Elmhurst costs $1,681.

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 20 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 $533 which is $1,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmhurst.

Expert Rental Resources

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