Santa Fe Homes for Rent

Santa Fe, located three miles southeast of downtown Kansas City, is a historic neighborhood with large homes from the early 1900s, many ready for renovation. Known for its American Foursquares and Craftsman-style homes, the area features tree-lined streets with sidewalks and grass medians. Santa Fe is near the 18th and Vine jazz district and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The neighborhood is well-connected, with access to U.S. 71 Highway, Interstate 70, KCRide bus stops, and bike lanes on E. 29th and E. 30th Streets and Benton Blvd.

Highly rated educational options include Lincoln College Academy Middle School and Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, the top high school in the Kansas City area. While there are no restaurants within Santa Fe, nearby dining options include King Combo and Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue. Grocery shopping is convenient with stores like Sun Fresh Market and Family Dollar within a mile, and retail shops along Prospect Avenue such as Citi Trends, City Gear, and Hibbett Sports.

Recreational spaces include Central Park, Leon M. Jordan Memorial Park, and Spring Valley Park a mile west. The Linwood YMCA/James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center offers indoor exercise and classes. Residents enjoy events like the Annual JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival and the Heart of America Hot Dog Festival. The Kansas City Police Department’s East Patrol Division Station and the Citizens on Patrol Program help maintain safety. There is an increased chance of flooding along E. 32nd Street near KCFD Station #18, which also contributes to occasional noise from fire engines and sirens.