Brookside 51
5100 Oak St,
Kansas City, MO 64112
$1,690 - $3,610 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
Rockhurst University - Kansas City, MO Area Guide
A landmark institution in the heart of Kansas City’s culture district
Private
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Catholic
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Jesuit
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Historic
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Small
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Urban
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Comprehensive
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Serving the Kansas City area since 1910, Rockhurst University is a prestigious Jesuit institution roughly ten minutes south of Downtown. A small school enrolling only about 3,000 students, Rockhurst holds a proud reputation as one of the top-ranked regional universities in the Midwest and one of the best colleges in the state. True to its Jesuit roots, Rockhurst places a heavy emphasis on leadership and service among its students in addition to traditional core curriculum.
Living near the Rockhurst University campus puts you in the heart of Kansas City’s cultural district—the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and Kauffman Legacy Park are practically right next door. The popular shopping, dining, and nightlife districts of Old Westport and the Plaza Area are only a few blocks away, and most of the city’s other major attractions can be reached in minutes by car.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,039 for a studio, $1,244 for one bedroom, $1,477 for two bedrooms, and $1,753 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kansas City has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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489 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,039/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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725 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,244/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,033 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,477/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,408 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,753/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockhurst University - Kansas City, MO (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Rockhurst University - Kansas City, MO (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Rockhurst University - Kansas City, MO (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Rockhurst University - Kansas City, MO (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
883 Students
Public
Grades K-5
497 Students
Public
Grades K-5
328 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
293 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
712 Students
Public
Grades K-8
566 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
264 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
679 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
225 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
665 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,897 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,857 Students
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
897 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
226 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
133 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
- Kauffman Memorial Garden
- Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
- Theis Park
- Loose Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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