Apartments for rent in Kansas City: What will $1,700 get you?

Apartments for rent in Kansas City: What will $1,700 get you?3838 Harrison Blvd. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on January 27, 2020

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've got up to $1,700/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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5100 Oak St. (South Plaza)

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Photo: Apartment Guide

First, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 5100 Oak St. It's listed for $1,620/month for its 795 square feet.

The building has a gym, garage parking and secured entry. The unit also features a dishwasher. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, isn't particularly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

8517 NW 81st Terrace (Park Forest)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a 1,771-square-foot three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom abode at 8517 NW 81st Terrace that's going for $1,625/month.

In the residence, you'll find a deck, carpeted floors and a dishwasher. The building boasts garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $35 application fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is car-dependent, isn't particularly bikeable and doesn't offer many public transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

3838 Harrison Blvd. (Central Hyde Park)

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Next, check out this 1,900-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's located at 3838 Harrison Blvd. It's also listed for $1,625/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate additional storage space. The listing also promises hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

9641 Ambassador Drive (KCI & 2nd Creek)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

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

In the apartment, you'll find a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a fireplace. The building boasts garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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