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Riverside, MO

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Riverfront views and easily accessible attractions – this is Riverside

River Riverfront Missouri Casino Stadium

Located in Platte County, just north of Kansas City, is the riverfront neighborhood of Riverside. Due to its convenient location, residents are close to many city attractions such as the Kansas City Zoo, Kauffman Stadium – home of the Kansas City Royals pro-baseball team – theaters and so much more. Riverside and its neighboring towns have exquisite dining options, including a handful of Michelin-star restaurants.

EH Young Park is right on the river, adjacent to the Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Beyond the casino, you’ll find the Missouri Riverfront Trail that expands 3.25 miles and is suitable for walking and biking. Thanks to Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), I-635, and Route 9, residents can travel through Riverside to surrounding areas with ease.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Riverside, MO is $810 for a studio, $872 for one bedroom, $899 for two bedrooms, and $1,947 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$872/month
671 Sq Ft
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Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

39

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

Park Hill South High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,860 Students

7
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.