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Kansas City, KS

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The “other” Kansas City holds its own against its more famous neighbor

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For all intents and purposes, Kansas City, KS is very much part of the Kansas City, MO community. In some parts of town, you can cross the state line without even knowing it. As a result of this closeness, the two Kansas Cities share many cultural resources: NFL and MLB games, Crossroads Arts District, the American Jazz Museum, and the National WWI Museum and Memorial are all located in Missouri but easily accessible from across the border.

So what’s the benefit of renting an apartment on the Kansas side of the state line? Closer access to a more relaxed, rural lifestyle. On the west end of town, Kansas Speedway hosts NASCAR Sprint Cup races, and the Major League Soccer franchise Sporting Kansas City plays its home games at Children’s Mercy Park (in fact, Kansas City bills itself as the Soccer Capital of America). Minnesota Avenue downtown is known as the “Avenue of Murals,” thanks to the large works of art decorating many of the buildings along this road. Of course, one local staple is available on both sides of the border: the legendary Kansas City barbecue.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Kansas City, KS is $848 for a studio, $1,013 for one bedroom, $1,176 for two bedrooms, and $1,426 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kansas City has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,013/month
702 Sq Ft
House
$1,820/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,391/month
853 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,144/month
1,351 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Piper East Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

608 Students

6
out of 10

Piper Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

539 Students

6
out of 10

M E Pearson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

582 Students

5
out of 10

Turner Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

565 Students

5
out of 10

Junction Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

245 Students

5
out of 10

Piper Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

708 Students

5
out of 10

Carl B. Bruce Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

837 Students

3
out of 10

Rosedale Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

798 Students

3
out of 10

Central Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

686 Students

3
out of 10

Turner Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

571 Students

3
out of 10

Piper High

Public

Grades 9-12

779 Students

6
out of 10

Wyandotte High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,832 Students

1
out of 10

J C Harmon High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,330 Students

1
out of 10

Turner High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,171 Students

1
out of 10

Washington High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,114 Students

1
out of 10

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