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

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

Public Urban Walkable

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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,053 for a studio, $1,260 for one bedroom, $1,502 for two bedrooms, and $1,795 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kansas City has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 487 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,053/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 728 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,260/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,036 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,502/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,407 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,795/month

    Average Rent

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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

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 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

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Shoal Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

795 Students

Academie Lafayette-Oak

Public

Grades K-5

520 Students

Nashua Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

485 Students

RISING HILL ELEMENTARY

Public

Grades PK-5

407 Students

Maplewood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

330 Students

Ewing Marion Kauffman School

Public

Grades K-8

559 Students

Academie Lafyette - Armour

Public

Grades 6-8

295 Students

GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER

Public

Grades K-8

923 Students

Lakeview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

653 Students

Genesis School

Public

Grades PK-8

180 Students

Staley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,897 Students

Staley High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,897 Students

Park Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,857 Students

Park Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,857 Students

Lincoln College Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

997 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 June 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.