Swope Park Campus Homes for Rent

Swope Park Campus in Kansas City attracts first-time home buyers, renovators, and investors with its lower home prices compared to nearby areas like Brookside or Waldo. Just 9 miles from downtown Kansas City, it provides access to the city's shopping and entertainment districts. The neighborhood borders the expansive Swope Park, covering over 1,800 acres and featuring attractions like the Starlight Theater, Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, and Swope Memorial Golf Course. Public transportation is accessible with numerous RideKC stops, and bike lanes are available along Swope Parkway and E. Meyer Boulevard. Homes in Swope Park Campus sell faster than the national average, with a median sale price of $157,500. Architectural styles include bungalows, ranch-style, and traditional homes, many with original hardwood floors and crown molding. Prices range from $80,000 for smaller bungalows to $220,000 for larger, remodeled homes. Dining options within a mile include Catch-N-Release Fried Fish and BBQ, Texas Tom's, and Platinum Burgers, with grocery stores like Freeway Market and Aldi nearby. The neighborhood's proximity to Swope Park allows residents to enjoy annual events like the GloWild Lantern Festival and the Winter Magic Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Experience. The Southeast Branch of the Kansas City Public Library, known for its collections of urban Christian fiction, African-American literature, and gospel, blues, and jazz music, is also nearby.