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Highlights
- Private patio/balcony
- Features
Location
1603 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127, USA|East Community Team North
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Property Overview
Offers a private patio/balcony that creates an appealing outdoor extension of the living space. Well-suited for residents who value having a personal outdoor area for relaxation or entertaining. The combination of this exterior feature with the home’s overall layout can support a comfortable and versatile lifestyle.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- More space
- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1603 Elmwood Ave, East Community Team North
Features
| Balcony |
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal |
Community
| Basement | Laundry Hookups |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Swimming Pool |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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About 1603 Elmwood Ave
Apply now or schedule your self-tour today and take the first step toward getting more than just a place to live. Rent with FirstKey Homes for a home that's right for you, plus professional service and maintenance, innovative resident programs, and more; that's the power of purple! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental home in Kansas City, MO, may be the right place for you. Relax and unwind on the private patio/balcony. See the pictures to learn more. And apply soon – homes can go fast! Please note that the advertised price may exclude additional fees. These include a $55 application fee per applicant; a one-time $75 admin fee; an $11 monthly utility management fee; other mandatory fees, if applicable, for pool maintenance, pet fees/rent, smart home, internet service, and propane refilling; and optional fees for services like self-guided tours with third-party provider Rently ($1.99 to $11.99). HOAs may also charge mandatory application and amenity fees, where applicable, which must be paid directly to the HOA. For a comprehensive overview of all potential fees, please see the Rental Fees page on the FirstKey Homes website. FirstKey Homes, LLC is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent; you must submit additional information for review and approval. Listed features may not be accurate; confirm details with a leasing representative. Certain cities and municipalities (including St. Louis and Chicago) require a home inspection prior to a new resident taking possession of the home. Please note that your move-in date could be adjusted to accommodate inspection requirements. Ask your leasing agent for more details. BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS: FirstKey Homes exclusively manages our homes (no third-party management). We do not lease homes through, Facebook Marketplace, or other classified advertising services. All applications and lease signing can only be completed through our online platform. We will never ask for wire transfers, cash apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, PayPal, or any other transferring method to collect funds. Some photos may feature virtual furniture staging, which is intended to help visualize the space and potential designs. The rental home does not come with any furniture shown in the images and these virtual images do not represent actual furnishings. Listing photos are provided to help you select a home; all photos shown are for representative and illustrative purposes only but may not be exact. Colors and photo size may vary based on different resolutions, hue, brightness, contrast, or other photo variations. Photos on websites may be modified, changed, or amended at any time. For new construction homes, actual homes may vary; photos may be of similar home/floorplan; home may be under construction and photos may not be of actual home; individual homes, amenities, features, and views may differ.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1603 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 mile away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 182 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Community Team North |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 64127 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in East Community Team North
2-bedroom apartments at 1603 Elmwood Ave cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Kansas City.
Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
East Community Team North
Kansas City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,330 |
| July 2024 | $1,325 |
| August 2024 | $1,313 |
| September 2024 | $1,321 |
| October 2024 | $1,300 |
| November 2024 | $1,315 |
| December 2024 | $1,308 |
| January 2025 | $1,347 |
| February 2025 | $1,339 |
| March 2025 | $1,365 |
| April 2025 | $1,362 |
| May 2025 | $1,355 |
| June 2025 | $1,375 |
| July 2025 | $1,346 |
| August 2025 | $1,350 |
| September 2025 | $1,355 |
| October 2025 | $1,355 |
| November 2025 | $1,365 |
| December 2025 | $1,376 |
| January 2026 | $1,373 |
| February 2026 | $1,351 |
| March 2026 | $1,348 |
| April 2026 | $1,377 |
| May 2026 | $1,397 |
| June 2026 | $1,395 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $900 |
| November 2025 | $875 |
| January 2026 | $950 |
| February 2026 | $950 |
| May 2026 | $1,000 |
| June 2026 | $1,000 |
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Can I afford to live at 1603 Elmwood Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$40,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,020.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $925 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,120 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,300 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $865 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $895 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $945 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $630 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 8 years ago | $630 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1603 Elmwood Ave
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
2415 agnes ave
kansas city, MO, 64127
PK, K-6Public
C-
R.J. DeLano Alternative School
3708 linwood
kansas city, MO, 64128
PK, K-12Public
Ability KC - Mary Shaw Branton Therapeutic Preschool
3101 main st
kansas city, MO, 64111
PKPublic
Cassell Park Elementary School
10401 east 31st st south
independence, MO, 64052
PK, K-5Public
C
Topping Elementary School
4433 n topping av
kansas city, MO, 64117
PK, K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood
East Community Team North | Kansas City, MO
Getting around Kansas City near 1603 Elmwood Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1603 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
Other units at this address
1603 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, MO
1603 Elmwood Ave Kansas City, MO
Occupied
NA
2 Beds
1 Bath
$895
Dishwasher • Central Heat • On-Site Laundry • Assigned Parking • Hardwood Floor • Air Conditioning
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