Kansas City/ Real Estate & Development
Published on January 24, 2020
Apartments for rent in Kansas City: What will $1,000 get you?16 E. 34th Terrace. | Photo: Zumper

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 scoring affordable apartments in Kansas City if you don't want to spend more than $1,000/month on rent.

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

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11026 College Lane (St. Catherine's Gardens)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $905/month, this 900-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment is located at 11026 College Lane.

In the unit, you can anticipate a dishwasher, a fireplace, a walk-in closet and carpeted floors. The building offers assigned parking. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and doesn't offer many public transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

214 E. Armour Blvd. (Hanover Place)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment located at 214 E. Armour Blvd. It's listed for $911/month for its 481 square feet.

Building amenities include a swimming pool and a gym. The listing also promises carpeted floors and a dishwasher in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is very walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

14500 E. Bannister Road

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 659-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 14500 E. Bannister Road. It's listed for $924/month.

The building has a swimming pool and garage parking. Also, expect to find a balcony and a dishwasher in the unit. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and offers limited transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

9 E. 49th St. (South Plaza)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 9 E. 49th St., here's a 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's listed for $925/month.

The residence has both air conditioning and central heating, granite countertops, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building includes on-site laundry. Cats are allowed but dogs are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is quite walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

16 E. 34th Terrace (Broadway Gillham)

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Finally, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom abode located at 16 E. 34th Terrace. It's also listed for $925/month for its 895 square feet.

Expect to see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a renovated kitchen and stainless steel appliances in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is very walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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