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Midtown Neighborhood Guide Kansas City, MO

About

Midtown Kansas City, Missouri, is a vibrant and dynamic neighborhood known for its diverse architecture and rich history. Situated between Downtown and the Country Club Plaza, it is crisscrossed by major thoroughfares like Broadway Boulevard and Main Street. The area is home to several parks, including the expansive Hyde Park, and institutions like the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Midtown, with its mix of residential, commercial, and civic buildings, is a testament to Kansas City's growth and development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

What You Will Love About Midtown Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri

  • The neighborhood is rich in culture with numerous theaters, galleries, and music venues such as the Uptown Theater.
  • Its central location means you're never far from other KC hotspots.
  • The area boasts a diverse culinary scene with a multitude of international foods and popular local BBQ joints.
  • Midtown offers a blend of the old and new, with historic buildings alongside modern city life.

What's Nearby

Midtown is close to both downtown and the Country Club Plaza, making it easy to access what each area has to offer. A short drive will take you to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, a world-renowned art museum. The neighborhood is also near the picturesque Westport, a hub of nightlife and entertainment bursting with bars, restaurants, and trendy stores.

Lifestyle

In Midtown, there's always something to see or do. Whether it's catching a live show, exploring an art gallery, or enjoying a meal at a unique local eatery, the neighborhood offers a vibrant, cultural lifestyle. The area's many parks provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities, contributing to a balanced and active lifestyle for residents.

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Rental Trends in Midtown

Studio1 Bed2 Beds
Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023Dec 2023Jan 2024Feb 2024Mar 2024Apr 2024May 2024Jun 2024Jul 2024Aug 2024Sep 2024
$950$952$952$1177$1137$1017$1076$1183$1178$1041$1017$1041$1047
$1085$1090$1090$1157$1202$1210$1279$1332$1337$1132$1110$1197$1194
$1550$1550$1550$1515$1538$1550$1729$1793$1778$1700$1677$1652$1625
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Last updated 9/16/2024
471 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 498 restaurants, 67 grocery stores, and 49 parks within a mile of the Midtown neighborhood.

  • SHOPPING
    Country Club Plaza

    Retail, Shopping Mall

    •

    0.3 miles

    47th and Broadway

  • SHOPPING
    Four Thirty Three Ward Parkway

    Retail, Shopping Mall

    •

    0.3 miles

    433 Ward Pkwy

  • GROCERY
    Whole Foods

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.4 miles

    301 E 51st St

  • SHOPPING
    Coro

    Business and Professional Services, Storage Facility, Warehouse, Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store

    •

    0.7 miles

    1000 E 50th St

  • GROCERY
    Associated Wholesale Grocers

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    1.1 miles

    624 Westport Rd

  • GROCERY
    Valu Merchandisers Company

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    1.1 miles

    624 Westport Rd

Midtown Apartments and Rentals

471 Rental properties in Midtown, Kansas City, MO.

  • West Hill Lofts property

    $1,442+

    West Hill Lofts

    Studio–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    444–1746 Sqft

    Available 9/20

  • 1 W Armour property

    Contact for Price

    1 W Armour

     

  • The Duke property

    Contact for Price

    The Duke

    2–3 Beds • 1 Bath

    Not Available

  • 3408 Gilham property

    Contact for Price

    3408 Gilham

    2 Beds • 1 Bath

    Not Available

  • Kenwood property

    $795+

    Kenwood

    Studio–1 Beds • 1 Bath

    331–472 Sqft

    6 Units Available

  • 721 E. Armour property

    $845+

    721 E. Armour

    1–2 Beds • 1 Bath

    650 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

471 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
0.6%
27.4%
utilities
0.5%
1.8%
food
0.1%
3.9%
transportation
2.2%
15.6%
healthcare
3.2%
10.4%

Midtown Demographics

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Midtown Reviews

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  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 9 of 9 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 5 of 9 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 5 of 9 renters

  • Nearby Parks

    Yes

    Say 5 of 9 renters

  • Pet Friendly

    Yes

    Say 5 of 9 renters

  • Tree Lined Streets

    Yes

    Say 5 of 9 renters

471 Properties Available for Rent

Midtown Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

84/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

61/100
Bike Score®

Some Transit

42/100
7 bus stops

Main MAX

Bus Stop

Mill Creek Pkwy

Main MAX - UMKC

Bus Stop

Brookside Blvd

RideKC - Emanuel Cleaver II & Rockhill

Bus Stop

Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd

Source: foursquare.com

Midtown Schools

471 Properties Available for Rent

Neighborhoods Around Midtown

NeighborhoodStudioAvg RentAnnual Change
Country Club PlazaNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$2,420--
South PlazaNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$955
0%
West PlazaNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$1,028
15%
CrossroadsNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$1,377--
Downtown Kansas CityNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$1,218
15%
Union HillNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$1,157--
Plaza WestportNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
SouthmorelandNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$1,486
3%
Hanover PlaceNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$1,113--
WaldoNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$830--
East SideNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$747
51%
VolkerNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
South Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
Brookside ParkNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
The Downtown LoopNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$1,199
6%
Broadway GillhamNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$1,059--
Old WestportNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$1,246
38%
Central Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$951--
Blue HillsNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
Quality HillNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$660
5%
ValentineNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$987--
LongfellowNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
Roseland ParkNeighborhood in Roeland-park, Kansas----
Tower HomesNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
Westside NorthNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
Beacon HillsNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
Downtown MissionNeighborhood in Mission, Kansas$800
9%
Ward ParkwayNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
Marlborough Heights - Marlborough PrideNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri----
Central Industrial DistrictNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Missouri$1,092--
ArgentineNeighborhood in Kansas-city, Kansas----
CrestviewNeighborhood in Overland-park, Kansas----