Kansas City/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 25, 2019
Renting in Kansas City: What will $1,700 get you?5100 Oak St. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Kansas City?

We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring a place in Kansas City if you don't want to spend more than $1,700/month on rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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4551 Pennsylvania Ave. (Plaza Westport)

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Photo: Zumper

First up, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode over at 4551 Pennsylvania Ave. It's listed for $1,619/month.

The building has on-site laundry. You can also expect hardwood flooring, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances in the unit. Both cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

5100 Oak St. (South Plaza)

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Next, here's a 795-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 5100 Oak St. that's going for $1,620/month.

Look for a balcony, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry in the unit. Building amenities include a fitness center. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are permitted on this property.

Walk Score indicates that this location is very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

230 E. 30th St. (Union Hill)

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Photo: Zumper

Then check out this 995-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence that's located at 230 E. 30th St. It's also listed for $1,620/month.

Look for a dishwasher, hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet in the residence. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

9641 Ambassador Drive (KCI & 2nd Creek)

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Located at 9641 Ambassador Drive, here's a 1,364-square-foot three bedroom, two bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,637/month.

In the apartment, expect to find hardwood flooring, granite countertops, internet included and stainless steel appliances. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are welcome here.

Walk Score indicates that this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1444 Grand Blvd. (Central Business District - Downtown)

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Finally, here's a 739-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 1444 Grand Blvd. that's going for $1,670/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. You can also expect to find a dishwasher and a walk-in closet in the unit. Both cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

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