The Duke, Kansas City
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About the Property
Duke Kansas City is located at 500 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, 64109, United States, providing modern-style apartments in the historically significant North Hyde Park neighborhood. The apartments offered by the property include three-bedroom apartments that have been designed to make living comfortable. Duke Kansas City is located within walking distance of leading universities like the University of Kansas Medical Center (11 min drive), University of Missouri-Kansas City (9 min drive), and Park University (20 min drive). The Duke Kansas City student accommodation is a convenient option for students seeking apartments near Kansas City universities.
It is strategically located with easy accessibility to different modes of public transport, highways, eateries, malls, green parks, and leisure spots. While Kansas City has a Safety Index of 41.43 (Numbeo, 2026), students can explore established neighbourhoods such as Brookside, Waldo, Westport, and Country Club Plaza, which offer plenty of places to explore. Kansas City has an affordable cost of living that averages $1,200-$1,350 per month (including rent) when compared to other large U.S. cities. Students can take advantage of part-time work, internships, and graduate opportunities in healthcare, IT, finance, education, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, restaurants, and consulting sectors. With its central Midtown location, The Duke provides easy access to educational institutions, workplaces, and everyday conveniences.
Features
At The Duke Kansas City, one will get access to various amenities that will make living there comfortable and convenient. For example, the facility has 3-bedroom units with an open floor plan. The units have a private room, air conditioning, a common kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances, a bed, a large closet, and wooden floors.
This University of Kansas off campus housing also offers common amenities like a pool and a residents' lounge that provide areas for leisure activities, exercising, and social interaction. Some other facilities found in the property are laundry services, a parking area, and a smoke-free facility that makes life easier for the residents. The property is also pet-friendly, allowing both dogs and cats.
Location and What's Hot?
The Duke Kansas City is an excellent accommodation choice for students seeking comfort and convenience in the North Hyde Park neighborhood. The property is close to the University of Missouri–Kansas City (5-minute drive), University of Kansas Medical Center (10-minute drive), and Ottawa University Kansas City (25-minute drive), making it convenient for students to travel to classes. For coffee breaks, students can visit Post Coffee Company and French House KCMO, while The Tamale Kitchen and Texas Tom'sare popular nearby dining options.
For everyday essentials, students can shop at Cosentino’s Sun Fresh Market and Indigo Wild. For healthcare needs, University Health Truman Medical Center & Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City are accessible from the property. Students can also enjoy their evenings at The Westport Room and The Hi-Dive Lounge, while Gillham Park and Penn Valley Park provide green spaces for walking, relaxing, and outdoor activities.
Students interested in history and culture can visit the Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio and National WWI Museum and Memorial, while art enthusiasts can explore the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The nearby Westport and Country Club Plaza also provide plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife, making The Duke a convenient base for experiencing Kansas City.
Commute
Students residing at this Kansas student housing will find it easy to move around the city, thanks to the property's central Midtown location and access to public transportation and major highways. The property has a Transit Score of 57, indicating good access to public transport. The nearest bus stops, On Gillham at Armour Northbound and On Armour at Cherry Westbound, make the daily commute easy. KC Streetcar stops at Armour (35th & Main St) and Westport (39th & Main St) offer easy travel within the city. For longer journeys, Kansas City International Airport is around a 33-minute drive from the property. With convenient road and transit connections, The Duke makes commuting to universities, workplaces, and popular areas of Kansas City convenient for students.
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Shared Community And Utilities
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Parking
Outdoor Features
Room Types (1)
3B
3 Bed 1 Bath
House Rules
Payment and Fees
Booking Deposit
1. You need to pay an administration fee (non refundable) ranging between $350 - $650, to secure your room with the property. 2. Additionally, you will be required to pay an application fee (non refundable) of $50 at the time of booking.
Guarantor Requirement
1. You need to provide a valid US based guarantor to book a room with the property. 2. The property does not accept international guarantors.
Additional Fees
If you do not have a good credit then you will be required to pay an assurance fee of $500 at the time of booking.
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The Duke, Kansas City
