About Kansas City, MO

Kansas City has the unique distinction of being one of the only American cities that straddles a state line. Most of the city is located in Missouri, but part of it overlaps into Kansas. If you’re looking for a Kansas City apartment, you’ll need to make sure you know what state you want to live in, even if you want to live in the same city! Founded in 1850, Kansas City was used mostly as a trading post and a relay center for news coming out of the western exploration of the wild west. Today, Kansas City is known for its great jazz music, its even better barbeque and its diehard football fans. It is a great place to call home and a spot that is a bit below the national average in costs, which makes it a smart choice to call home.

There are several fun things to do in Kansas City, and if you plan your day right, you can fit them all into a Sunday. If it is fall in Kansas City, it can mean only one thing: Chiefs Football. The Chiefs have some of the most loyal fans in the game, and Arrowhead Stadium is known throughout the league as one of the toughest places to play because of the crowd noise. If you are visiting Kansas City in the summer, a much tamer crowd can be seen at Royals baseball games. Unlike the Chiefs, the Royals are seldom competitive, but the loyal fans here support them all the same. After the game, it is time to eat! And a trip out to a restaurant in Kansas City usually means barbeque. Aficionados of the world’s finest food will note a distinct difference between Kansas City style barbeque and similar looking dishes served in Memphis, Texas and Florida. After your meal, head out to one of KC’s great jazz clubs. Along with New Orleans, Kansas City was a pioneering force in jazz music and still today you can hear some of the best club acts in the world at one of the many clubs and bars downtown.

The best part about KC, other than football, barbeque and jazz, is the people. A true Midwestern hospitality permeates the city here. You’ll notice it at the local fast food restaurant, when you visit the bank and when you are shopping for your groceries. People just love to live here, and it shows.

If you’re looking for a studio Kansas City apartment, you can expect to pay $350-$500. A larger one bedroom Kansas City apartment will go for $500-$750, while a two bedroom Kansas City apartment will cost $750-$1000, depending on area. A loft style Kansas City apartment will go for $1100 or higher.