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Renting in Kansas City: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on October 23, 2019
Renting in Kansas City: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?525 N.W. 55th Terrace. | Photo: Apartment Guide

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Kansas City are hovering around $895. But how does the low-end pricing on a Kansas City rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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640 E. Armour Blvd.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 640 E. Armour Blvd. in North Hyde Park, which, at 490 square feet, is going for $609/month.

Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee. 

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is very walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

6700 E. 87th St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next up is this 480-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 6700 E. 87th St. in Oldham Farms and listed for $650/month.

Amenities offered in the building include a swimming pool. Also, look for a deck, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher in the unit. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are permitted. The listing specifies a $150 pet fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address isn't very walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Here's the listing.)

8900 Old Santa Fe Road

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 8900 Old Santa Fe Road in Loma Vista, is listed for $670/month for its 688 square feet.

In the unit, anticipate a dishwasher and a balcony. The building features on-site laundry and a swimming pool. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

525 N.W. 55th Terrace

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 525 N.W. 55th Terrace in Tanglewood And Regency North, which, with 720 square feet, is going for $795/month.

The building offers assigned parking and secured entry. In the unit, look for a dishwasher and a balcony. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)

6731 E. 119th St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Over at 6731 E. 119th St. in Hickman Mills, there's this 900-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, going for $798/month.

In the unit, expect a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. The building offers on-site laundry and garage parking. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here. The listing specifies a $250 pet fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(View the listing here.)


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