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8500 N Kensington Ave, Kansas City, MO 64156, USA
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Amenities for 8500 N Kensington Ave
Features
| Balcony |
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal |
Community
| Basement | Laundry Hookups |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Swimming Pool |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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About 8500 N Kensington 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 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental home in Kansas City, MO, might be the perfect fit for your lifestyle. Enjoy outdoor living 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 8500 N Kensington Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- 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
| Zip code | 64156 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Kansas City
4-bedroom apartments at 8500 N Kensington Ave cost about 46% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Kansas City.
Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Kansas City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,800 |
| September 2024 | $1,850 |
| October 2024 | $1,822 |
| November 2024 | $1,823 |
| December 2024 | $1,775 |
| January 2025 | $1,780 |
| February 2025 | $1,766 |
| March 2025 | $1,803 |
| April 2025 | $1,821 |
| May 2025 | $1,788 |
| June 2025 | $1,793 |
| July 2025 | $1,719 |
| August 2025 | $1,635 |
| September 2025 | $1,652 |
| October 2025 | $1,717 |
| November 2025 | $1,764 |
| December 2025 | $1,698 |
| January 2026 | $1,683 |
| February 2026 | $1,688 |
| March 2026 | $1,708 |
| April 2026 | $1,783 |
| May 2026 | $1,801 |
| June 2026 | $1,856 |
| July 2026 | $1,853 |
| August 2026 | $1,929 |
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4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 8500 N Kensington Ave
Northview Elementary School
9201 n indiana
kansas city, MO, 64156
K-5Public
A-
Maple Valley School
2575 ne barry rd
kansas city, MO, 64155
K-12Public
Early Education Center
6479 n prospect
gladstone, MO, 64119
PKPublic
Rising Hill Elementary School
7301 ne 108th st
kansas city, MO, 64157
PK, K-5Public
A
Hopewell Elementary School
6801 line creek parkway
kansas city, MO, 64151
K-5Public
B+
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Getting around Kansas City near 8500 N Kensington Ave
Walking
2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 8500 N Kensington Ave, Kansas City
Groceries
2/10
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping
2/10
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes
2/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within a short drive
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