Owner Verified
$1,045/mo
HouseWhy you'll like it
In-unit washer and dryer — no shared laundry room, no scheduling around neighbors.
1 bd1 ba700 sqft
1207 E Armour Blvd, unit 206Kansas City, MO
Pet-friendlyIn-unit laundryParking
Renting in Westport, Kansas City
Westport, Kansas City is a neighborhood in Kansas City, MO. 1 owner-listed rental is currently available here on EMLAKIE, with no broker fees.
Westport is one of Kansas City's oldest neighborhoods — a trading post founded in 1833, years before Kansas City itself grew up around it and eventually annexed it. Today it's KC's densest concentration of bars, restaurants, and live music venues, centered on Westport Road and Broadway, with a walkable historic core of century-old brick buildings a few minutes from the Country Club Plaza.
Avg. Rent
$1,045/mo
Listings
1
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Historic Trading Post
Founded in 1833 as an independent trading post on the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California trails — older than Kansas City itself, which later grew up around and annexed it.
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Battle of Westport
The Battle of Westport (1864), the largest Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, took place in and around this neighborhood.
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Nightlife & Live Music
Westport Road and Broadway are lined with bars, restaurants, and live music venues — the densest concentration of nightlife in Kansas City.
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Walkable Historic Core
Century-old brick storefronts and a compact, walkable street grid set Westport apart from Kansas City's more car-dependent suburbs.
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Near the Plaza
The Country Club Plaza, KC's upscale shopping and dining district, is a few minutes away by car or a walkable-adjacent distance for many Westport addresses.
Available Rentals in Westport, Kansas City
See all Kansas City rentals →Renter Tips for Westport, Kansas City
Units directly on Westport Road or Broadway get the most nightlife noise, especially on weekends — the residential side streets a block or two off the main strip are quieter while still walking distance to everything. Housing stock is a mix of historic apartment conversions and newer infill construction, so ask about building age and whether noise insulation has been updated. Missouri has no statewide rent control, and Jackson County courts handle Kansas City landlord-tenant matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westport a good neighborhood for nightlife?
Yes — Westport is Kansas City's densest concentration of bars, restaurants, and live music venues, centered on Westport Road and Broadway.
How old is Westport?
Westport was founded in 1833 as an independent trading post, predating Kansas City itself. It was later annexed as the city grew around it, making it one of KC's oldest neighborhoods.
Is Westport close to the Country Club Plaza?
Yes — the Plaza, Kansas City's upscale shopping and dining district, is just a few minutes from Westport by car.