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S1-1
$1,030 - $1,070
Studio, 1 Bath
, 450 Sq. Ft.
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3 Available Units
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Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
131
$1,030
450 Sq. Ft.
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233
$1,040
450 Sq. Ft.
9/25/26
465
$1,070
450 Sq. Ft.
10/8/26
S1-2
$1,038 - $1,058
Studio, 1 Bath
, 491 Sq. Ft.
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Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
159
$1,038
491 Sq. Ft.
10/9/26
359
$1,058
491 Sq. Ft.
10/9/26
S2-1
$968
Studio, 1 Bath
, 373 Sq. Ft.
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Unit
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Sq. Ft.
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115
$968
373 Sq. Ft.
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S4-1
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Studio, 1 Bath
, 414 Sq. Ft.
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S3-1
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Studio, 1 Bath
, 608 Sq. Ft.
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A1-2
$1,415 - $1,435
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 742 Sq. Ft.
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Sq. Ft.
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303
$1,425
742 Sq. Ft.
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405
$1,435
742 Sq. Ft.
9/26/26
203
$1,415
742 Sq. Ft.
10/1/26
A1-1
$1,390 - $1,400
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 692 Sq. Ft.
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Sq. Ft.
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246
$1,390
692 Sq. Ft.
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308
$1,400
692 Sq. Ft.
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352
$1,400
692 Sq. Ft.
9/26/26
A3-2
$1,555 - $1,565
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 1,014 Sq. Ft.
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Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
347
$1,555
1,014 Sq. Ft.
11/7/26
447
$1,565
1,014 Sq. Ft.
11/7/26
A4-1
$1,610
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 788 Sq. Ft.
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Price
Sq. Ft.
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120
$1,610
788 Sq. Ft.
10/1/26
A1-3
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1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 677 Sq. Ft.
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A2-2
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1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 720 Sq. Ft.
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A2-1
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1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 802 Sq. Ft.
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A3-1
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1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 906 Sq. Ft.
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B1-1
$1,600 - $1,610
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,064 Sq. Ft.
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Sq. Ft.
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218
$1,600
1,064 Sq. Ft.
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309
$1,610
1,064 Sq. Ft.
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253
$1,600
1,064 Sq. Ft.
10/1/26
B3-1
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2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,092 Sq. Ft.
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B2-2
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2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,107 Sq. Ft.
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B5-1
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2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,095 Sq. Ft.
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B2-1
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2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,199 Sq. Ft.
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B4-1
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2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,329 Sq. Ft.
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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$50
Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee
$150
Surface Lot
Parking Deposit
N/A
Parking Fee
$40 / mo
Comments
Surface Lot & Garage available. Surface Lot fee is $40, Garage fee is $75. Parking is available for rent on a first come first serve basis. Street and free surface lot parking available and open to public.
Garage
Parking Deposit
N/A
Parking Fee
$75 / mo
Comments
Surface Lot & Garage available. Surface Lot fee is $40, Garage fee is $75. Parking is available for rent on a first come first serve basis. Street and free surface lot parking available and open to public.
Dogs
Pet Deposit
$150
One-Time Pet Fee
$150 - $150
Monthly Pet Fee
$35
Restrictions
No weight limit. Breed restrictions, yes but still tweaking that list. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
Cats
Pet Deposit
$150
One-Time Pet Fee
$150 - $150
Monthly Pet Fee
$35
Restrictions
No weight limit. Breed restrictions, yes but still tweaking that list. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Property Highlights
Introducing The Helm, where a world of unparalleled luxury and riverside living awaits you. We invite you to be part of an exclusive group with access to this remarkable mixed-use community, the finest living spaces in Kansas City. The Helm offers 223 meticulously designed luxury apartments, ranging from chic studios to spacious two-bedroom retreats, all thoughtfully crafted with your comfort and style in mind.
ADA Compliant
Community Features
Garages
Utilities Included
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit20 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable40 / 100
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Active72 / 100
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Transit
Commuter Rail
Kansas City
11 min Drive
Airport
Kansas City International
31 min Drive
Moving to Armourdale, Kansas City, KS
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate The Helm proximity to 1221-1225 Wyoming St and Cambridge Business Park. 1221-1225 Wyoming St is 1.4 miles away, and Cambridge Business Park is within a 37 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near The Helm are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.9 miles, including Science City at Union Station, Mill Creek Park, and Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park.
Airports
Living in Armourdale provides easy access to Kansas City International, located just 33 minutes from The Helm.
Property Details
Introducing The Helm, where a world of unparalleled luxury and riverside living awaits you. We invite you to be part of an exclusive group with access to this remarkable mixed-use community, the finest living spaces in Kansas City. The Helm offers... 223 meticulously designed luxury apartments, ranging from chic studios to spacious two-bedroom retreats, all thoughtfully crafted with your comfort and style in mind.
Introducing The Helm, where a world of unparalleled luxury and riverside living awaits you. We invite you to be part of an exclusive group with access to this remarkable mixed-use community, the finest living spaces in Kansas City. The Helm offers 223 meticulously designed luxury apartments, ranging from chic studios to spacious two-bedroom retreats, all thoughtfully crafted with your comfort and style in mind.
The Helm is located in Kansas City, KS in the 66118 zip code.
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Property Address: 200 S James St, Kansas City, KS 66118
Never before i have felt unsafe in my home. I live on ground floor and first there was a break in 5 weeks ago at 6am as a homeless person was prying open the bedroom window with a bar he grabbed from the planter of the same apartment and next thing i see a couple running after a guy with a crow bar in hand at 6:30am in broad day light. Turns out it was my neighbor and the guy was breaking in their bedroom window and when they heard it they came after him. What a pleasant Sunday Morning, the cops... came and we find out he broke in an another apartment in the same row through the patio window (totally smashed) and since no one was home he went through all their stuff.
People partying at pool and trash everywhere on weekends and then Last Sunday morning 6:30am there were gunshots at pool and empty shells all around. That’s what happens when there is no policy on who can come in the building. It says 2 people , but i see people having a whole party there in the lobby area every weekend. You would expect some sort of on sight security. Anyone can throw a brick and get inside your apartment through the window on main floor , so convenient wow.
I pay for 2 parking passes $75 each and last whole month the garage barriers were not even working so there was no safety guarantee. And still paying the fee when anyone can park in there for free.
Oh and the never ending dog poop all on side walk, so any time i open my patio door (it faces the street) i’m welcomed with the “delightful” fragrance of fresh dog excretions and you have to be careful even crossing the side walk and avoiding dog poop.
Lost almost 30 packages in 7 months here. I really love my apartment, and loved this place but everything is so badly taken care of, and the safety issues are just making me count my days till lease is over.
Random fire alarms are very pleasant to wake up in middle of night or any time. I think they never vaccuum the hallways because i can see stuff there sitting for months. Trash pick up is totally luck if they do.
Really disappointed as overall the structure is so great, if only it is well maintained and secured, it could be amazing. I had such high expectations but overall it’s Low quality construction, contemporary but cheap finishing. As my washer dryer and master bathroom shower would flood often oh and the washer trips every single time due to bad distribution of electricity load . Wonderful so well planned.
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Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for the experience you had and want to work to provide a solution for you. Please feel free to contact us; We'd love to learn more about the situation and how we can fix it.
7/29/26
Worst Apartment I've ever lived in
This place has had so many issues from their car break ins, to their internet. They don't have security, and the internet will go out for days at a time. There have been issues with fights breaking out at the pool and what sounded like gunshots at the pool a few days ago. Management will not fix any of the issues, and some of the pool party people absolutely trashed the building, and management has not addressed the issue, or informed anyone of the dangerous community.
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We are so sorry we did not meet your expectations. We’d love to make this situation right and provide a solution that will result in a more positive experience. We hope to hear from you soon.
7/20/26
THIS IS NOT luxury living apartments!
Unfortunately, my experience with 'The Helm' has been less than ideal. Generic responses to security concerns are not reassuring. The ongoing electrical and internet outages, defective fire alarms that have caused multiple false alarms and anxiety with our support dog. Ongoing and escalating trash removal issue(which we pay monthly valet trash fees for). Car break in's, very little parking for residents or guests', recent break-in of level 1 apartment. Safety concerns with doors and windows... not functioning properly are just to name a few. UNTIL these issues are resolved by management who are slow to come to any decisions, even with immediate security issues at hand AVOID The Helm! THIS IS NOT luxury living apartments!
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We’d like to apologize for the negative experience you had with us. We’ve taken your feedback and will work hard to implement needed changes. We'd love to make things right! Please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.
8/6/25
Wouldn’t.
I have not enjoyed my time here so far, with it being a new apartment complex there is a decent amount of issues. From maintenance issues to the WiFi being inconsistent. The WiFi is bulk WiFi which cost more than fiber and is not consistent.
Parking so far seems to be the biggest issue. There are no spots. Not really sure what the plan was as there are less than 50 spots total and the first floor has 51 rooms!