Two words — luxury apartments. New towers and mixed-use developments continue to crop up on seemingly every corner. The entire metro is coming off a record year with 5,900 new apartments delivered in 2021 and another 3,100 already anticipated next year. Just over a week ago, Three Light broke ground as the Power and Light District’s latest high-rise. We’re talking about a 26-story building featuring 288 high-end units.

Housing inventory continues to grow and support an influx of young professionals, retirees, and families — but with so much to pick from, how do you choose? We’re highlighting 12 of our favorite communities in and around our urban core.

Downtown KC

📍 909 Walnut | 909 Walnut St., Ste. 100
💸 1 bedroom starting at $1,225 | 2 bedroom starting at $1,454
🤩 Amenities: Rooftop garden with a grill, 24/7 mini market + pet wash and park
✍️ Editors’ notes: Walking distance to the Kansas City Public Library

📍 Summit on Quality Hill | 1200 Washington St.
💸 1 bedroom starting at $1,302 | 2 bedroom starting at $1,791
🤩 Amenities: Game lounge, poolside fire tables + gated access
✍️ Editors’ notes: Views of downtown or the West Bottoms

📍 The Grand | 1125 Grand Blvd.
💸 Studio starting at $1,282 | 1 bedroom starting at $1,342 | 2 bedroom starting at $1,981
🤩 Amenities: Theater, 24-hour fitness center + overnight guest suite
✍️ Editors’ notes: Has the city’s highest rooftop pool

45 Madison also offers flexible leasing terms | Photo via 45Madison

The Plaza

📍 45 Madison | 4445 Madison Ave.
💸 1 bedroom starting at $1,301 | 2 bedroom starting at $1,627
🤩 Amenities: Year-round hot tub, outdoor kitchen + 24-hour fitness center
✍️ Editors’ notes: Dry cleaning services

📍 Sunset Apartments | 4821 Roanoke Pkwy.
💸 1 bedroom starting at $1,200 | 2 bedroom starting at $1,400
🤩 Amenities: Covered parking, fitness center + free storage
✍️ Editors’ notes: Across from The Monarch Cocktail Bar & Lounge — hello happy hour.

📍 46 Penn | 4551 Pennsylvania Ave.
💸 1 bedroom starting at $1,539 | 2 bedroom starting at $2,254
🤩 Amenities: Saltwater pool with tanning deck, guest suites + fitness center
✍️ Editors’ notes: Tanning and massage therapy rooms on-site

The Westley provides a rustic, urban feel | Photo via westleyonbroadway

Westport

📍 Westley | 4111 Broadway Blvd.
💸 Studio starting at $1,069 | 1 bedroom starting at $1,139
🤩 Amenities: Sky deck and social lounge, podcast lab and work room + rooftop pool
✍️ Editors’ notes: Offering complimentary Wi-Fi

📍 City Place at Westport Apartments | 701 Westport Rd.
💸 1 bedroom starting at $1,215 | 2 bedroom starting at $1,675
🤩 Amenities: Clubroom, resort-style pool + fitness center and yoga room
✍️ Editors’ notes: Pet-friendly with no breed restrictions

📍 West 39th Street | 3895 State Line Rd.
💸 1 bedroom starting at $1,237 | 2 bedroom starting at $1,697
🤩 Amenities: Bocce ball court, business center + 1st floor retail
✍️ Editors’ notes: 11-foot ceilings with in-unit washer and dryers

The complex offers unique open floor plans | Photo via cityviewliving

North KC

📍 Cityview | 2600 Cityview Dr.
💸 Studio starting at $1,060 | 1 bedroom starting at $1,105 | 2 bedroom starting at $1,290
🤩 Amenities: Media room, sand volleyball, and a resort-style pool
✍️ Editors’ notes: Bike share program

📍 The Landing at Briarcliff | 1601 Northwest 38th St.
💸 1 bedroom starting at $1,328 | 2 bedroom starting at $1,580
🤩 Amenities: Dry saunas, yoga and cycling room + tanning beds
✍️ Editors’ notes: Also has a community garden area and walking trails

📍 The Backyard at One North | 1770 Diamond Pkwy.
💸 Studio starting at $1,045 | 1 bedroom starting at $1,195 | 2 bedroom starting at $1,650
🤩 Amenities: Yoga studio, swimming pool + dog run and washing station
✍️ Editors’ notes: Currently offering a credit on select units for a move-in by Oct. 31

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