Edwardsville, Kan., is located 16 miles west of Kansas City on the banks of the Kansas River. As one of the fastest-growing corridors in the metropolitan area, the town has become a prosperous, balanced community with new developments and exceptional public services. However, with a population of less than 4,500, Edwardsville is able to maintain its small-town atmosphere and rural charm. Search for Edwardsville apartments for rent, and find a new home in the Sunflower State.

Edwardsville was created on the edge of Wyandotte County shortly after Kansas City was incorporated in 1850. The town was named to honor John Edwards, a passenger agent for the Union Pacific Railroad. Often known as "The Heart of America," the area has always benefited from its central location, as it was easily accessible along many trade routes of the past and today. Edwardsville promotes an easygoing lifestyle, as its residents enjoy the quiet tranquility of the rural Kansas countryside with a friendly, welcoming community.

Edwardsville residents can settle in a nurturing environment and enjoy the excitement of Kansas City without paying high living expenses. The town's cost of living index of 87.8 is well below the national average.

Edwardsville Days, formally called Autumnfest, is one of the town's most exciting events. The festival helps residents celebrate the end of the summer season with carnival rides, food vendors, craft booths, entertainment and bingo.

Residents in Edwardsville also head to Kansas City to take advantage of the city's numerous attractions, including the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National World War I Museum, Loose Park and the Kansas City Symphony.

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