Park University

Parkville, MO

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Park University - Parkville, MO Area Guide

Park Pirates are grounded in faith and labor

Park Pirates Private Accessible Student-Centered Inclusive Convenient Affordable Flagship Campus

Established in 1875, Park University is a private liberal arts institution transforming lives through accessible, student-centered higher education. Offering over 60 degree programs and 15 certificate programs, Park is rich with a tradition of positivity and accomplishment. Park’s motto translates from Latin to “Faith and Labor,” encouraging students to have faith in themselves and labor with integrity and vigor. Located just 15 minutes from Downtown Kansas City, Park is near a variety of apartments, houses, and townhomes in Parkville, Riverside, and Gladstone. Convenience to Interstates 29 and 435 as well as Routes 9 and 45 make commuting from Park simple. A broad range of student clubs and organizations, international culture, and NAIA Division I Pirate athletics contribute to a vibrant campus life at Park. Parkville possesses a small-town charm that permeates throughout the historic downtown area filled with antique shops, art galleries, and other local businesses. Close proximity to Downtown Kansas City ensures access to a wealth of cosmopolitan amenities.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Parkville, MO is $1,080 for a studio, $1,039 for one bedroom, $1,159 for two bedrooms, and $1,531 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parkville has decreased by -6.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 478 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,080/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,039/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 865 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,159/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,449 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,531/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby

Wellness

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Schools

Graden Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

475 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.