Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO

Overview of Kansas City

If you are looking to move to Kansas City, you will soon become acquainted with a city that has been nicknamed the "Paris of the Plains." With more boulevards than any other city in the U.S. as well as more than 200 fountains, Kansas City is able to maintain a unique atmosphere unrivaled in most other large urban areas. More than 445,000 people live here, and enjoy the local cultural scene fueled by everything from blues music to gut-warming barbecue. In the heart of America, you're sure to find whatever moves you.

Kansas City Apartments & Cost of Living

One of the greatest perks of living in Kansas City apartments is the city's affordable living conditions. According to Forbes, Kansas City's cost of living index falls 3.7 percent below the national average. Depending on what neighborhood you live in, apartments in Kansas City can rent from anywhere from $400 a month to $1,500. The good news is that affordable apartments far outnumber the expensive units. If you re looking for a luxurious loft with high-tech amenities, you can find those as well. Kansas City is an area that really does fit every budget.

Kansas City Information & Tidbits

Today, Kansas City is an unexpected cultural mecca thanks to the City Beautiful movement that revived the local landscape over the past 50 years, and made living in apartments in Kansas City even more desirable. If you're looking for something to do here, check out the City Market - one of the oldest public farmers markets in the Midwest - or watch a show at the Mutual Musicians Foundation. If professional sports are more your style, the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are fan favorites in the area.

Those seeking Kansas City apartments may be surprised to find out that this metropolis is a hub for big business opportunities. The bioscience, distribution, architecture, engineering, manufacturing, alternative energy, information technology and financial service industries are all thriving here, along with the headquarters of many Fortune 1,000 companies. Kansas City is also home to a wealth of higher education opportunities. Students can take classes at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, Rockhurst University, Avila University or Grantham University.

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