University of Missouri, Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

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

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,041 for a studio, $1,249 for one bedroom, $1,483 for two bedrooms, and $1,765 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kansas City has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 490 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,041/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 725 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,249/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,033 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,483/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,410 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,765/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Shoal Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

883 Students

Academie Lafayette-Oak

Public

Grades K-5

497 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

Ewing Marion Kauffman School

Public

Grades K-8

566 Students

Academie Lafyette - Armour

Public

Grades 6-8

264 Students

Lakeview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

679 Students

Genesis School

Public

Grades PK-8

225 Students

KC International Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

665 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

University Academy-Upper

Public

Grades 9-12

226 Students

Allen Village High School

Public

Grades 9-12

133 Students

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.