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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • In-unit laundry
  • Updated bathrooms
  • All-new stainless steel appliances
  • Hardwood floors and fireplace

Location

216 W 51st Ter, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA|South Plaza
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Management

Zenith Group Management

Leasing office

(816) 814-2787

Property Overview

216 W 51st Terrace offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.7/10, including top-tier scores for amenities, location, and price, reflecting a competitive rent for its features and area. Renters can expect in-unit laundry, updated bathrooms, all-new stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and a fireplace, plus reliable high-speed internet and utilities included, making it especially appealing for remote work. The property is also pet-friendly with nearby pet services, extensive photos for transparency, and strong trustworthiness and quality ratings compared to other options.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.7
Very Good
With a solid 8.7 out of 10 overall, 216 W 51st Terrace is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 216 W 51st Terrace has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2 bed2 bath1,744 sqft$2,099 /mo
3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms3 bed1.5 bath1,744 sqft$2,040 /mo

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Amenities for 216 W 51st Terrace

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningAircon
Ceiling FanDryer
ElectricGas Utilities
Hardwood FloorHeat
Hot WaterTrash Included
Utilities TelephoneUtilities/Sewer

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
Refrigerator

Tech

Utilities: Broadband Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Garage Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Admin Fee

One-time.

$150

Deposit

One-time. Refundable: 100%.

$300

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Street

Garage Parking Available.

Street

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 streets max. Unassigned parking.

$0

Dog Policy

Allowed
Breed restrictionsYes

Breed restrictions may apply, please contact for more details.

Cat Policy

Allowed

Bird Policy

Allowed

Fish Policy

Allowed

Bird

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 birds max.

$25

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$125

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$125

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$25

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$125

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$125

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max.

$25

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$125

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$125

Fish

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 fishs max.

$25

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$125

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$125

SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Units2
Lease terms12 months
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About 216 W 51st Terrace

HomeApartments in Kansas City 216 W 51st Terrace

Walk to all your favorite dining and entertainment venues from this West Plaza charmer. Hardwood floors, a fireplace, and lots of natural light draw you in and all-new stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms, and in-unit laundry make you stay.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.7
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.7 out of 10 overall, 216 W 51st Terrace is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 216 W 51st Terrace has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 216 W 51st Terrace
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
216 W 51st Terrace stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
216 W 51st Terrace stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
216 W 51st Terrace is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 216 W 51st Terrace to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

216 W 51st Terrace is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 3 internet service provider options nearby

Pet owners

  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 216 W 51st Terrace compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 638 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 3-bedroom is 244 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in South Plaza

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 216 W 51st Terrace to be 38% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in South Plaza.

3-bedroom apartments at 216 W 51st Terrace cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in South Plaza.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
South Plaza
Kansas City
A table of studio rental data trends in Kansas City
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$895
June 2024$885
July 2024$922
August 2024$899
September 2024$898
October 2024$899
November 2024$945
December 2024$952
January 2025$940
February 2025$961
March 2025$957
April 2025$953
May 2025$981
June 2025$961
July 2025$972
August 2025$950
September 2025$951
October 2025$950
November 2025$950
December 2025$960
January 2026$980
February 2026$986
March 2026$993
April 2026$994
A table of studio rental data trends in South Plaza
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$795
June 2024$795
July 2024$795

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 216 W 51st Ter?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$83,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $83,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,099.
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Schools near 216 W 51st Terrace

Ability KC - Mary Shaw Branton Therapeutic Preschool

3101 main st

kansas city, MO, 64111

PKPublic

Hale Cook Elementary School

7302 pennsylvania

kansas city, MO, 64114

PK, K-6Public
B

R.J. DeLano Alternative School

3708 linwood

kansas city, MO, 64128

PK, K-12Public

Three Trails Preschool

8812 e gregory

raytown, MO, 64133

PKPublic

Cassell Park Elementary School

10401 east 31st st south

independence, MO, 64052

PK, K-5Public
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Neighborhood

South Plaza | Kansas City, MO

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Kansas City near 216 W 51st Ter

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 216 W 51st Ter, Kansas City

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

5/10
VaVariety of bars within walking distance

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