Kansas City/ Real Estate & Development
Published on January 07, 2020
Apartments for rent in Kansas City: What will $1,700 get you?9641 Ambassador Drive. | 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 locating apartment rentals in Kansas City if you're on 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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5100 Oak St. (South Plaza)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,620/month, this 795-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 5100 Oak St.

The unit has a dishwasher, a balcony and in-unit laundry. The building offers a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is quite walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

11209 N. Donnelly Ave. (Shoal Creek)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this three-bedroom, three-bathroom unit over at 11209 N. Donnelly Ave. It's listed for $1,645/month.

The building features a swimming pool. The residence has carpeted floors, a dishwasher and a fireplace. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and offers limited transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1444 Grand Blvd. (CBD Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 739-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom suite at 1444 Grand Blvd. that's going for $1,668/month.

In the suite, the listing promises a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and in-unit laundry. The building features a gym. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, has some bike infrastructure and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

9641 Ambassador Drive (KCI & 2nd Creek)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 9641 Ambassador Drive, here's a 1,533-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,692/month.

Expect to find a dishwasher, a balcony, in-unit laundry and a walk-in closet in the apartment. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

50 E. 13th St. (CBD Downtown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, check out this 632-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 50 E. 13th St. It's listed for $1,695/month.

The building offers a gym, additional storage space and garage parking. The apartment also has a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location is a "walker's paradise," is bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

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