Kansas City/ Real Estate & Development
Published on November 13, 2019
Renting in Kansas City: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?9900 N.W. Prairie View Road. | Photo: Zumper  

If you're looking for a rental, you know how hard it can be to find a good deal. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Kansas City look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Kansas City via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

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

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901 E. Linwwod Blvd.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 901 E. Linwwod Blvd. in North Hyde Park, is listed for $595/month for its 525 square feet.

Expect in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring in the unit. The building offers assigned parking. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

640 E. Armour Blvd.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 490-square-foot studio at 640 E. Armour Blvd. in North Hyde Park, listed at $634/month.

Pets are not allowed.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the listing here.)

4100 N.E. 42nd Terrace

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, situated at 4100 N.E. 42nd Terrace in Winnwood, is listed for $635/month for its 500 square feet.

You'll see carpeted floors, a dishwasher and a deck in the unit. The building offers assigned parking. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers limited transit options.

(See the listing here.)

9900 N.W. Prairie View Road

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Photo: Zumper

And here's a studio loft at 9900 N.W. Prairie View Road in KCI & 2nd Creek, which, with 480 square feet, is going for $640/month.

The building offers a swimming pool, a fitness center, additional storage space and on-site laundry. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are permitted.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location requires a car for most errands, has minimal bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the listing here.)

8701 Chestnut Circle

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Over at 8701 Chestnut Circle in Santa Fe Hills, there's this 770-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $645/month.

In the unit, the listing promises carpeted floors, a fireplace and a dishwasher. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area requires a car for most errands, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(View the listing here.)


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