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All About

Living in Kansas City, MO

As the larger of two adjacent cities with the same name, Kansas City occupies over 300 square miles of prime land at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers in northwestern Missouri. Across the Kansas River, the rail yards and barbecue joints of smaller Kansas City beckon. With the city's dizzying array of cultural institutions, great places to eat and a surprisingly low cost of living, you'll feel right at home in centrally located "K.C."

Kansas City Attractions


Oddly enough, Kansas City's most famous attraction might be the more than 200 working fountains that dot its central core. Rome, Italy, is the only municipality that's known to have a greater absolute number of fountains than K.C. These distinctive water features attract thousands of tourists every year.

Tourists and residents alike flock to Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs during football season, and to Kauffman Stadium to cheer on the Kansas City Royals during baseball season.

Kansas City also boasts a vibrant downtown nightlife district known as City Market. It's also the spiritual home of world-famous Kansas City-style barbecue. Highbrow cultural institutions include the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, the Kansas City Symphony and the Kansas City Ballet.

Kansas City Natural Beauty


The view from any tall building in K.C. offers a sweeping look at the region's two broad river valleys as well as the fertile uplands that define them. In addition to the pocket parks that dot Kansas City's neighborhoods, the area features a number of notable open spaces. Just 10 to 15 miles east of the city lie several popular parks, including Burr Oak Woods, Monkey Mountain Park Reserve and Fleming Park. These expanses of oak savanna are popular with hikers, bikers, joggers and fishers. Hunting for quail, grouse and pheasant is popular on certain designated parcels as well.

Kansas City Apartments


Whether you need a converted warehouse loft in the heart of downtown or a comfortable three-bedroom unit in a modern suburban complex, finding apartments in Kansas City can be a challenge. That's why Apartment Guide is here to serve as the best apartment finder Kansas City has to offer. We offer two ways to search for Kansas City apartments for rent: a convenient, easy-to-use search feature and a laid-back browsing feature. To narrow your search down to downtown Kansas City apartments with 24-hour security, on-site laundry facilities and state-of-the-art gyms, simply enter the appropriate criteria in our search bar. To cast a net that includes nearly all of the apartments in Kansas City, MO, just scroll down the list of buildings and complexes that we provide. Of course, Apartment Guide also lets you search by price to find especially cheap apartments in Kansas City. Whatever your residential needs, we'll be behind you every step of the way.

What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Kansas City

I am elderly and live alone. At two different neighbors keep watch in case I should need help. People seem to help one another here.

I like that it's close to north Kansas City and downtown. I like that it's near the highway. We're able to live in the suburban neighborhood but very close to the urban area. This area is also up and coming.

I like that it's quiet. I enjoy the accessibility of stores and other conveniences. I like the family style homes.

We are located near several restaurants. We have chains to mom and pop places. We enjoy going to a local Mexican restaurant that his been in the area for 16 years

Captains Bar and Grill it's mostly a bedroom. Community not a lot of businesses and fluff The people are mostly child bearing upper middle class people and professionals

I live in a neighborhood of cute old houses, we are within walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, bars, etc. there is a sense of community. There is a lot of history here.

Who Lives Here

Kansas City Demographics

Education

High School

24%

Associate's

20%

Bachelor's

15%

Master's

6%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

45%

3 people

22%

4 people

18%

5 people

9%

6+ people

6%

Household Income

0-50k

47%

50-100k

30%

100-150k

13%

150-200k

5%

200k+

5%

Age

0-10

13%

10-20

12%

20-45

38%

45-65

24%

65+

13%

Affordability

How expensive is it in Kansas City?

Percentage: 3/53/5

Renters gave this area a 3 out of 5 for affordability

Rent Trends

Studio1 Bed2 Beds3 Beds
Sep '23$983$1162$1450$1647
Aug '23$983$1181$1476$1732
Jul '23$983$1141$1431$1745
Jun '23$982$1155$1484$1775
May '23$1014$1135$1539$1775
Apr '23$1012$1112$1473$1775
Mar '23$1022$1062$1434$1697
Feb '23$1045$1055$1347$1670
Jan '23$1045$1090$1370$1709
Dec '22$1010$1125$1392$1683
Nov '22$1040$1159$1427$1763
Oct '22$1031$1157$1437$1750
Sep '22$1031$1148$1417$1755

*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Kansas City

Kansas City Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

26%

15-30 Mins

47%

30-40 Mins

17%

40-60 Mins

7%

60+ Mins

3%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 4848

Walk Score®

Walkable

No

Say 106 of 152 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 101 of 152 renters

Percentage: 4343

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 81 of 152 renters

Percentage: 3737

Transit Score®

They Are Located Near Public Transportation

No

Say 97 of 152 renters

Need A Car

No

Say 130 of 152 renters

Top Scores: Grocery, Restaurant, Coffee

Things To Do In Kansas City

Top Score

Grocery Stores

4.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

There are some super markets around here.

  1. A high number of grocery stores per resident
  2. Significantly more grocery stores than average
  3. 18% more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

4.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Great service and no need for reservations. A great place for food.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. Significantly more restaurants than average
  3. A standard number of restaurants compared to areas of a similar size

Coffee

4.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We're full of beans for Kansas City's coffee shop scene.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. Significantly more coffee shops than average
  3. A standard number of coffee shops compared to areas of a similar size

Nightlife

4.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Get your dance shoes on, Kansas City looks good for nightlife.

  1. Few bars and clubs per resident
  2. Significantly more bars and clubs than average
  3. 18% more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

4.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

A shopaholic favorite. Kansas City has a lot of style.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. Significantly more shops than average
  3. 30% more shops than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

4.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Pumped and lifting a solid 4.5 stars for fitness.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. Significantly more gyms than average
  3. A standard number of gyms compared to areas of a similar size

Pet Services

4.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Kansas City is real pawsitive for your pets.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. Significantly more pet facilities than average
  3. A standard number of pet facilities compared to areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

4.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

This place gets the picture when it comes to art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. Significantly more fine art centers than average
  3. 25% fewer fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

4.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The great medical care here is just what the doctor ordered.

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. Significantly more medical facilities than average
  3. A standard number of medical facilities compared to areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

4.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You won't have to drive far to fill up around here.

  1. A high number of gas stations per resident
  2. Significantly more gas stations than average
  3. 50% more gas stations than areas of a similar size

Parks

4/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Kansas City is prime for park lovers.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. Significantly more parks than average
  3. 22% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

Kansas City Features

Area Has Litter

No

Say 137 of 152 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 126 of 152 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 121 of 152 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 115 of 152 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 108 of 152 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 107 of 152 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 105 of 152 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 105 of 152 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 102 of 152 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 101 of 152 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 95 of 152 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 94 of 152 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 93 of 152 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 89 of 152 renters

Tree Lined Streets

Yes

Say 85 of 152 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 77 of 152 renters

Well Lit

No

Say 78 of 152 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 121 of 152 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 123 of 152 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 130 of 152 renters

Kansas City Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Kansas City

2/10

Faxon Elementary School

Grades PK-6 • Public

2/10

Grant Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

3/10

Banneker Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

5/10

Whittier Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

2/10

Douglass Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

4/10

M.E. Pearson Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

All About

Living in Kansas City, MO

As the larger of two adjacent cities with the same name, Kansas City occupies over 300 square miles of prime land at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers in northwestern Missouri. Across the Kansas River, the rail yards and barbecue joints of smaller Kansas City beckon. With the city's dizzying array of cultural institutions, great places to eat and a surprisingly low cost of living, you'll feel right at home in centrally located "K.C."

Kansas City Attractions


Oddly enough, Kansas City's most famous attraction might be the more than 200 working fountains that dot its central core. Rome, Italy, is the only municipality that's known to have a greater absolute number of fountains than K.C. These distinctive water features attract thousands of tourists every year.

Tourists and residents alike flock to Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs during football season, and to Kauffman Stadium to cheer on the Kansas City Royals during baseball season.

Kansas City also boasts a vibrant downtown nightlife district known as City Market. It's also the spiritual home of world-famous Kansas City-style barbecue. Highbrow cultural institutions include the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, the Kansas City Symphony and the Kansas City Ballet.

Kansas City Natural Beauty


The view from any tall building in K.C. offers a sweeping look at the region's two broad river valleys as well as the fertile uplands that define them. In addition to the pocket parks that dot Kansas City's neighborhoods, the area features a number of notable open spaces. Just 10 to 15 miles east of the city lie several popular parks, including Burr Oak Woods, Monkey Mountain Park Reserve and Fleming Park. These expanses of oak savanna are popular with hikers, bikers, joggers and fishers. Hunting for quail, grouse and pheasant is popular on certain designated parcels as well.

Kansas City Apartments


Whether you need a converted warehouse loft in the heart of downtown or a comfortable three-bedroom unit in a modern suburban complex, finding apartments in Kansas City can be a challenge. That's why Apartment Guide is here to serve as the best apartment finder Kansas City has to offer. We offer two ways to search for Kansas City apartments for rent: a convenient, easy-to-use search feature and a laid-back browsing feature. To narrow your search down to downtown Kansas City apartments with 24-hour security, on-site laundry facilities and state-of-the-art gyms, simply enter the appropriate criteria in our search bar. To cast a net that includes nearly all of the apartments in Kansas City, MO, just scroll down the list of buildings and complexes that we provide. Of course, Apartment Guide also lets you search by price to find especially cheap apartments in Kansas City. Whatever your residential needs, we'll be behind you every step of the way.