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Student Housing in Kansas City, MO
About Student Housing in Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri sits at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers on the state's western border, with a city population of roughly 510,000 and a metro area of approximately 2.2 million. The city is nationally recognized for its jazz heritage, world-class barbecue, and the Country Club Plaza, one of the oldest outdoor shopping centers in the United States. UMKC, the Kansas City Art Institute, and several other colleges anchor a substantial student population in the midtown and Westport corridors. The cost of living is well below the national average, making Kansas City an attractive city for students stretching their housing budgets.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Kansas City
Volker
Immediately surrounding UMKC, the most convenient, with everything from historic brick walk-ups to newer complexes near the Country Club Plaza.
Westport
Just north, with a lively mix of bars, restaurants, and shops and a solid stock of rentals popular with upperclassmen and graduate students.
Midtown Kansas City
Smaller neighborhoods between downtown and the Plaza, with a range of price points and building types.
Brookside and Waldo
Residential neighborhoods farther south with quieter surroundings, house-style rentals, and neighborhood coffee shops and dining.