Finding a place to live can be an intimidating process, but there are ways to make it easier.  When looking for an apartment you can use several resources, including online search engines, newspaper listings, and the housing authority provides assistance for those who meet the requirements.  Those enrolled in local schools can get help locating apartments and even  roommates.

Federal Listing of Low Income and Section 8 Housing by City

For Missouri http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/states/mo.cfm
For Kansas http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/states/ks.cfm

Housing Authorities of the Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, MO http://www.hakc.org/
Kansas City, KS http://www.kckha.org/ (913) 281-3300
Independence, MO (816) 836-9200
Lee Summit, MO (816)524-1100
Liberty, MO (816)792-1113
Johnson County, KS (913) 715-6600

Search Engines
http://kansascity.apartments.com/
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/
http://www.apartmentcities.com/Kansas-City-Apartments/                           

School Resources

• University of Missouri Kansas City
  http://www.umkc.edu/housing/
• Penn Valley and Longview Programs
  http://mcckc.edu/home.asp?qlinks=Homesharing+Program&C=4
  http://classifieds.mcckc.edu/
• Kansas City Community College
  Apartment guide available in Jewell Building at Student Affairs Office
• Johnson County Community College
  http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/iss/site/housing
  http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/iss/site/housing/roommates_rooms