The most affordable apartments for rent in downtown Kansas City

600 E. Eighth St.

600 E. Eighth St. | Zumper

Apartment hunting on a budget can be frustrating. So what does the low-end price on a rental downtown look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is relatively bikeable and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,100, compared to ann $899 one-bedroom median for Kansas City as a whole.

A look at local listings downtown via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Kansas City neighborhood.

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

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934 Wyandotte St.

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Listed at $700/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 934 Wyandotte St., is 36.4 percent less than the $1,100/month median rent for a one bedroom downtown.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry, a gym and an elevator. In the unit, you'll find carpeted floors and a dishwasher. This rental is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $300 pet deposit.

(See the complete listing here.)

600 E. Eighth St., #8C

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This one-bed, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 600 E. Eighth St., #8C is listed for $800/month.

The building offers a swimming pool, a gym and garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $200 move-in fee and a $75 application fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

306 E. 12th St.

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom address at 306 E. 12th St., which, at 743 square feet, is going for $985/month.

The building offers assigned parking. The residence also has a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and in-unit laundry. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the full listing here.)

915 Broadway Blvd.

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Then there's this 663-square-foot loft with one bedroom and one bathroom at 915 Broadway Blvd., listed at $1,000/month.

Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building features on-site laundry, secured entry and a gym.

(See the listing here.)


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