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Kansas City, MO

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Missouri’s largest city has something for everyone

Diverse Convenient Versatile Metropolitan

The largest city in Missouri, Kansas City sits on the Missouri-Kansas border at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. A major Midwest metropolis, Kansas City offers something for everyone.

Art lovers delight in the expansive collections at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. History buffs savor the exhibits at the National World War I Museum and Memorial as well as the Arabia Steamboat Museum. Sports fans enjoy baseball games at Kauffman Stadium and football games at Arrowhead Stadium. Thrill seekers relish the adventures at Worlds of Fun. Shopping enthusiasts appreciate the variety of stores at Zona Rosa Town Center. Music and theater junkies bask in world-class performances at Starlight Theatre and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Beer aficionados revel in the selections at Boulevard Brewing Company.

With convenient access to several Interstate highways and Kansas City International Airport, getting around from Kansas City is a breeze.

Explore the City

Shuttlecock statue at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The fountain in front of Science City at Union Station

The Kansas City Southern passenger train

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Kansas City, MO is $971 for a studio, $1,165 for one bedroom, $1,369 for two bedrooms, and $1,671 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kansas City has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,165/month
729 Sq Ft
House
$1,621/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,219/month
750 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,670/month
1,114 Sq Ft
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Best Kansas City Neighborhoods for Renting

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Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Shoal Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

883 Students

9
out of 10

Bell Prairie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

712 Students

8
out of 10

Fox Hill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

587 Students

8
out of 10

Nashua Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

328 Students

8
out of 10

Border Star Montessori

Public

Grades PK-6

288 Students

8
out of 10

Foreign Language Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

613 Students

7
out of 10

New Mark Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,005 Students

6
out of 10

Lakeview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

679 Students

6
out of 10

Plaza Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

715 Students

5
out of 10

Congress Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

642 Students

5
out of 10

Lincoln College Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

897 Students

9
out of 10

Staley High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,897 Students

8
out of 10

Park Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,857 Students

7
out of 10

Oak Park High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,756 Students

5
out of 10

North Kansas City High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,640 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Science City at Union Station
  • Mill Creek Park
  • Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
  • Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
  • Theis Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Kansas City International

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Highlights

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Missouri-Kansas border, confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National World War I Museum and Memorial, Arabia Steamboat Museum, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City Zoo, Kauffman Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Starlight Theatre, Zona Rosa Town Center, Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City International Airport

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