South Hyde Park Home for Rent

South Hyde Park in Kansas City is a historic neighborhood known for its century-old charm and welcoming atmosphere for middle- and working-class families. The area features a mix of multi-story small and medium-sized single-family homes, with architectural styles including Craftsman-style bungalows, American Foursquare, Tudor-style, and Dutch Colonials. Many homes have large, covered front porches and small front yards on an incline, with some properties under historic preservation protections. The neighborhood spans 29 city blocks and includes some apartment and commercial buildings. South Hyde Park is conveniently located near cultural landmarks such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Country Club Plaza. Local amenities include coffee shops like Oddly Correct Coffee and Mother Earth Coffee, grocery stores such as Whole Foods and ALDI, and dining options like the original Winstead Steakburgers and Snooze. Gilham Park, with its playground, baseball field, and walking paths, and Hyde Park with its butterfly garden, provide outdoor recreation. The area is served by Kansas City’s KCRide public transportation system, and the upcoming Main Street extension of the Kansas City Streetcar will offer free rides downtown starting in 2025. South Hyde Park is 26 miles from Kansas City International Airport and within a 13-mile commute to Google’s new data center. The neighborhood has a crime score comparable to the national average.