Studio Section 8 apartments in Kansas City, MO
Compare HUD rent benchmarks for studio units, then confirm the authority’s adopted payment standard and the household’s utility allowance. Explore 26 tracked neighborhoods below. These figures do not guarantee rent approval.
State law limits local voucher protections
Missouri §441.043, effective August 28, 2025, limits local ordinances requiring private landlords to accept housing assistance. Statutory exceptions, other fair-housing laws and property-program requirements can matter. Kansas-side properties require a separate jurisdiction check.
General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.
Studio HUD rent benchmarks by neighborhood
| Neighborhood | ZIP | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown (Central Business District) | 64105 | $1,730 |
| River Market | 64105 | $1,730 |
| Crossroads Arts District | 64108 | $1,710 |
| Westside | 64108 | $1,710 |
| 18th & Vine (Jazz District) | 64108 | $1,710 |
| Union Hill | 64108 | $1,710 |
| Waldo | 64114 | $1,500 |
| Hyde Park | 64111 | $1,490 |
| Valentine | 64111 | $1,490 |
| Volker | 64111 | $1,490 |
| Brookside | 64113 | $1,460 |
| Armour Hills | 64113 | $1,460 |
| Country Club Plaza | 64112 | $1,440 |
| Columbus Park | 64106 | $1,380 |
| Northland (Nashua / Shoal Creek) | 64155 | $1,380 |
| Ruskin Heights | 64134 | $1,310 |
| Squier Park | 64110 | $1,300 |
| Manheim Park | 64110 | $1,300 |
| Northland (Near North) | 64116 | $1,240 |
| West Bottoms | 64101 | $1,230 |
| Marlborough | 64131 | $1,190 |
| Swope Park | 64132 | $1,120 |
| Blue Hills | 64130 | $1,090 |
| Historic Northeast | 64123 | $1,030 |
| Pendleton Heights | 64124 | $980 |
| Ivanhoe | 64127 | $970 |
Public Housing Authorities
Housing Authority of Kansas City
HUD PHA code MO002 · 8,733 HCV vouchers
The voucher list was accepting applications when checked. Confirm the current window and eligibility with the authority before applying.
HAKC’s application page accepts an initial application and places applicants on its HCV waiting list by application time and local preference. Selection and assistance depend on available resources.
Checked October 20, 2026. Read the authority source.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- Address
- 3822 Summit St, Kansas City, MO
- Phone
- (816) 968-4100
Housing Authority of the City of Independence
HUD PHA code MO017 · 1,666 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
- Address
- 4215 S Hocker Dr, Independence, MO
- Phone
- (816) 836-9200
Lee'S Summit Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MO030 · 655 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
- Address
- 111 Se Grand Ave, Lees Summit, MO
- Phone
- (816) 524-1100
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