5242 Lyon Ave

Kansas City, MO 64123
(202) 914-5621
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5242 Lyon Ave

5242 Lyon Ave
Kansas City, MO 64123
(202) 914-5621
5242 Lyon Ave in Kansas City, MO - Building Photo
3 Bedroom - Home for Rent
  • 3BR, 1BAHome
  • $1,250Price
  • 1,200Square Feet
  • 10-27-2025Availability

About 5242 Lyon Ave

Look inside this fully modernized 3-bedroom, 1-bath home on Lyon Ave in the Schells Add subdivision of Kansas City. We are pet-friendly! Your dogs and cats are welcome at 5242 Lyon Avenue. This home provides a contemporary living experience thanks to recent upgrades. Enjoy the convenience of whole-home Air Conditioning, washer/dryer connections, and a full suite of kitchen appliances including a sits on a private lot stove and oven, and refrigerator, all set against granite/quartz countertops. Attractive luxury vinyl plank flooring and tiled bathrooms enhance the home's appeal and make upkeep simple. This two-story home is nestled on a private lot. 5242 Lyon Avenue has an unfinished basement, perfect for extra storage. Click "Request a tour" to schedule your free self-tour. In addition to the monthly rent, tenants are responsible for all utilities (gas, electric, water, and sewer), a monthly Resident Protection Plus+ ($53.68 per month), and a monthly Utility Bill Management ($14.99 per month) when utility bills are processed by American Avenue or Conservice rather than the tenant paying all utility bills directly. Other fees that may be incurred by tenants where permitted by state law may include monthly Animal Rent ($55 per pet per month), Late Fees ($95 per late payment), Notice Fees ($95 per demand letter), Returned Payment Fees ($50 per returned payment), charges for tenant-caused damage and violations, and additional charges or fees as detailed in the lease. Fees may be lower in certain states, please read your lease carefully for details. Applications are processed in the order they are completed and received. We gladly accept Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers. We consider a variety of factors, including household income, estimated living expenses, and credit history in our application review process. Application does not guarantee a lease. American Avenue is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent. You must submit additional information for review and approval. Listing features may not be accurate and should be confirmed by touring the home. Avoid rental scams! American Avenue does not list homes on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. We will never ask you to pay money via Zelle, CashApp, Bitcoin, or any method outside our website. Do not trust anyone offering you this home for a lower price than you see advertised here.

5242 Lyon Ave is located in the North India Mound Neighborhood and 64123 Zip code of Kansas City, MO.

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On-Site Services

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Interior Features

  • Heating
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
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5242 Lyon Ave, Kansas City, MO 64123

Frequently Asked Questions about 5242 Lyon Ave

What type of rental is available at 5242 Lyon Ave?

There is currently a 3 Bed 1 Bath Home for rent with 1,200 sq ft listed at 5242 Lyon Ave. It is Available October 27, 2025.

How much is the rent at 5242 Lyon Ave?

The rental at 5242 Lyon Ave is currently listed at $1,250.

What area of town is 5242 Lyon Ave located in?

Located in the North India Mound Neighborhood, 5242 Lyon Ave is in the 64123 Zip Code of Kansas City, MO.

Nearby Schools

Gladstone Elementary

Kansas City 33
335 North Elmwood Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-6 (372 Students)
6/10

Northeast High

Kansas City 33
415 Van Brunt Boulevard
Public School - Grades 9-12 (657 Students)
2/10

Northeast Middle School

Kansas City 33
4904 Independence Avenue
Public School - Grades 7-8 (555 Students)
2/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5242 Lyon Ave.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Kansas City Museum

3218 Gladstone Blvd
3 minute drive / 1.26 miles away

American Jazz Museum

1616 E 18th St
6 minute drive / 3.04 miles away

Arabia Steamboat Museum

400 Grand Blvd
7 minute drive / 3.34 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Aldi

721 Paseo Blvd
5 minute drive / 2.55 miles away

Target

4375 NE Chouteau Tfwy
8 minute drive / 3.81 miles away

Walgreens

2501 E Linwood Blvd
8 minute drive / 4.04 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Graceland University - Independence Campus

1401 West Truman Road
10 minute drive / 4.99 miles away

Kansas City Art Institute

4415 Warwick Blvd
13 minute drive / 6.1 miles away

University of Missouri, Kansas City - Volker Campus

5100 Rockhill Rd
14 minute drive / 6.71 miles away

Groceries

Aldi

721 Paseo Blvd
5 minute drive / 2.55 miles away

Save-A-Lot

2751 Burlington St
8 minute drive / 3.78 miles away

Hospitals

Signature Psychiatric Hospital

2900 Clay Edwards Drive
5 minute drive / 2.72 miles away

North Kansas City Hospital

2800 Clay Edwards Drive
5 minute drive / 2.73 miles away

Center For Behavioral Medicine

1000 E 24th Street
8 minute drive / 3.77 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Penguin Park

N Vivion Rd & N Norton Ave
7 minute drive / 3.58 miles away

Worlds of Fun

4545 Worlds of Fun Ave
9 minute drive / 4.37 miles away

Loose Park

5200 Pennsylvania Ave
12 minute drive / 5.98 miles away

5242 Lyon Ave has 5 parks within 8.5 miles, including Penguin Park, Worlds of Fun, Loose Park, Theis Park, and Swope Park.

Restaurants and Dining

The Buffet at Harrah's

1 Riverboat Drive
4 minute drive / 2.16 miles away

Azul Bistro

1108 Grand Blvd
7 minute drive / 3.53 miles away

12 Baltimore

106 West 12th Street
7 minute drive / 3.72 miles away

Shopping Centers

Gates Shopping Center

1111-1221 Brooklyn Ave
5 minute drive / 2.37 miles away

Holiday Hills Shopping Center

5004-5044 NE Parvin Rd
7 minute drive / 3.32 miles away

Highway 210 Commerce Ctr

Hwy 210
7 minute drive / 3.34 miles away

5242 Lyon Ave has 5 shopping centers within 3.4 miles.

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Kansas City Studio Apartments $1,275$525$10,000+
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Kansas City 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,698$735$8,078
Kansas City 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,095$930$10,000+
Kansas City 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,812$1,395$3,059

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