University of Missouri, Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

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University of Missouri, Kansas City Volker Campus - Kansas City, MO

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A first-rate university neighboring KC’s legendary Plaza Area

Public Urban Walkable Parks Kangaroos Historic

The University of Missouri – Kansas City is a historic institution near some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The university distinguishes itself through many highly-ranked academic programs, including its pharmacy school, Public Affairs graduate program, and Nonprofit Management program. Stately buildings like Epperson House and Scofield Hall give the campus a timeless feel that helps cultivate the scholarly environment.

Main Street is just a few blocks to the west, and the huge shopping center Country Club Plaza is right across Bush Creek, with its specialty shops, popular restaurants, and movie theater. The creek itself is lined with trails and large public parks, creating a popular greenbelt perfect for bike rides, running, or long walks. The nearby Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a treasure trove of works dating back to ancient times.

The UMKC campus is largely surrounded by residential neighborhoods, and there are many great rental options within walking distance. Apartments, condos, and houses on the west side will offer more convenient access to both the university and the nearby attractions, while the east side offers more budget-friendly options.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Kansas City, MO is $997 for a studio, $1,201 for one bedroom, $1,410 for two bedrooms, and $1,730 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kansas City has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 493 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $997/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 728 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,201/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,028 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,410/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,386 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,730/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Shoal Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

883 Students

Nashua Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

328 Students

Maplewood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

293 Students

Bell Prairie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

712 Students

Northview Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

654 Students

Lakeview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

679 Students

New Mark Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,005 Students

Eastgate Middle

Public

Grades 6

607 Students

Barry School

Public

Grades 5-8

455 Students

Plaza Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

715 Students

Staley High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,897 Students

Park Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,857 Students

Lincoln College Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

897 Students

Oak Park High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,756 Students

North Kansas City High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,640 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kauffman Memorial Garden
  • Theis Park
  • Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
  • Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
  • Loose Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Kansas City International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.