Kansas City/ Real Estate & Development
Published on November 19, 2019
Apartments for rent in Kansas City: What will $1,700 get you?5100 Oak St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Kansas City?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down affordable apartments in Kansas City with a budget of up to $1,700/month.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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4583 Madison Ave. (West Plaza)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,625/month, this two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom apartment is located at 4583 Madison Ave.

In the apartment, you can anticipate a balcony, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking. Good news for animal lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $35 non-refundable application fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

8625 N.E. 111th St. (Shoal Creek)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next up, here's a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom apartment at 8625 N.E. 111th St. that's going for $1,645/month.

You can expect high ceilings in the apartment. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has minimal transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

600 E. Eighth St. (CBD Downtown)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo that's located at 600 E. Eighth St. It's listed for $1,650/month.

Building amenities include a resident lounge, a gym, a swimming pool and outdoor space. The listing also promises stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pets are not allowed.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

5100 Oak St. (South Plaza)

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Then, listed at $1,668/month is this 822-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. It's located at 5100 Oak St.

The building has garage parking, a gym and secured entry. In the unit, you can expect a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

9641 Ambassador Drive (KCI & Second Creek)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, here's a 1,364-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 9641 Ambassador Drive that's going for $1,669/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. The listing also promises hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and stainless steel appliances in the unit. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

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This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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