Kansas City University (KCU) Off-Campus Housings

About Kansas City University  

Kansas City University is located in Missouri. Kansas City University's acceptance rate is around 12-15%.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does Kansas City University provide on-campus student rooms? No.

2. Expect additional cost other than Kansas City University on-campus rent, apart from services such as:

   • Meals plans (if unavailable, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or lowest prices groceries.)

   • Refundable damage deposit.

   • Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

   • Laundry services.

Kansas City University - KCU Off-Campus Student Housing Options  

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available; a bit expensive compared to university dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities:

1. Type 1: Purpose-built off-campus student housing: Average prices are $800 to $1,200/month. Recommended Kansas City University accommodation include Kansas City - 106 W 11th St.

• Maintained and handled by some private leading student housing providers.

• Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

• Early-bird (Advance) student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has 3, 6, and 12 month-based bookings.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices $900-$1,200+ /month. Recommended Kansas City University student apartments include Smart single bedroom in the Library District and Bright double ensuite bedroom close to Kansas City Music Hall.

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

• Students with their families can book a room. Number of occupants T&C applied.

• Advance student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.

However, we suggest checking cancellation and refund policies before booking a room OR speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Kansas City University - KCU 

1. River Market has an average rent of $225-$350+/week, i.e., $900-$1,400+ /month. Kansas City University housing, such as Kansas City - 106 W 11th St.

The distance from campus by using different methods of transportation:

• Cycling - 15-20 minutes

• Bus - 15-25 minutes

• Car - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 30-40 minutes

2. Westside has an average of $210-$300+/ week, i.e., average  $850-$1,200+/month.

The distance from campus by using different methods of transportation 

• Cycling - 20-25 minutes

• Bus - 20-30 minutes

• Car- 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 45-60 minutes

Benefits of Booking Kansas City University Off-Campus Student Housing Over On-Campus Dorms 

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

2. More number of student room types to choose from, unlike university dorms.

3. No offer, No Visa, No problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.

4. Avoid expensive last-minute off-campus student room bookings.

5. Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

6. More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities like gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.