Rentals in Kansas City, MO (220)

RENTING IN KANSAS CITY

KANSAS CITY: OVERVIEW
Renters in Kansas City are in for a treat, because this city has all the substance of glitzier, showier cities, but it still manages to fly under the radar, so to speak. This makes it a prime choice for people who like to have a vibrant living space, but don't necessarily like the baggage that can sometimes go along with it. In fact, Kansas City boasts a thriving music scene (this is one of the principal birthplaces of jazz and the blues), multiple sports teams, and some of the best barbecue around, so the question isn't so much about what there is to do as it is where to start.

KANSAS CITY: THE VIBE
Kansas City is perhaps best described as an old city with a young soul. History is rich here, and it somehow augments the skyscrapers and scores of young professionals flocking to the city, rather than competing with it. The city's individual neighborhoods go a long way in exemplifying the unique character of the whole. Read on to find out a little more about a few of the very best Kansas City neighborhoods to live in.

CROSSROADS:
One of the most up-and-coming neighborhoods on the list, Crossroads has become a magnet for young professionals, drawing them in with the plethora of restaurants, shops, shows, and all the other features that make a neighborhood somewhere to truly live, rather than simply remaining a place to sleep.

SOUTHMORELAND:
Southmoreland is a great mix of old and new. Over 100 years old, this neighborhood began as a hub of gentility and a home for Kansas City's upper crust. Today, charm radiates from the colonial-style mansions still standing alongside newer, "artsy" bungalows. With plenty of housing options for all budgets, a good selection of schools, and good connectivity with downtown Kansas City, Southmoreland is definitely a place worth checking out

DOWNTOWN:
The urban heart of Kansas City, Downtown is not only a great place to work, but to live. For those who like a little charm in their surroundings, conditions get more bohemian the further south you go. Housing is predominately in condos the closer you get to the city center, but living there has the advantage of being closer to all the museums, sports venues, bars (most hosting live music), and other attractions. It is also worth noting that Kansas City boasts a great transportation network, connecting both interior and exterior destinations. Downtown, obviously, is a hub on this network, which makes traveling for work or pleasure easy and fun.

HYDE PARK:
This is a carefully-kept enclave of the well-to-do. Broad, tree-lined streets (most of which are one-way), a sense of community pride, and a great deal of options if you are looking to rent have made this midtown neighborhood a very popular destination for prospective residents and old KC hands alike.

Kansas City is a great place to live, whether you like music, pro sports, great food, culture, history, or life on the river. Check out our list of KC rental properties today!