Relocating from Mass (Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs: best neighborhoods, apartment, rental)

[cornball]

I am moving to KC at the end of July and I would like to know the best neighborhoods to live in. I just graduated college so I am young and looking for some areas that have people my age and some good nightlife. I am simply looking to rent an affordable 1 bedroom apartment in a safe area. Any information you could give me on the different areas of KC would be greatly appreciated

[rondamarchant]

My office is in Lee's Summit, MO and I've been a lifelong resident. So, I like it here an feel it is safe. On the Mo. side, you might check into Lee's Summit or Blue Springs. Up North of the River, Liberty seems to be a growing area in popularity. Overland Park, KS is another hot area.

Do you know what area your work will be in?

[cornball]

I am working in the River Market district, and I dont really want to have a long commute so I was looking at areas in the River Market, Downtown, and Midtown. I am not really familiar with the suburbs of KC

[Jayhawk]

You should definitely live close to work and not in the suburbs. The Plaza, Waldo, Brookside or River Market areas would be perfect for you.

[westender]

Crown Center has a couple of high rises -- Santa Fe Tower is one. Also, the old Businessman's Assurance is now a condo building.

[678infoj]

Downtown KC has a lot of lofts to choose from. If you visit Welcome to Kansas City Loft Central you can see about 6 places for lease. I used to live in Soho South (EBT Building) on 16th and Walnut. They have amazing one bedroom lofts for a reasonable rental amount.