
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beacon Hills Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (371 Rentals)
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Paseo Garden

Smart Lofts on Gladstone

532 Gladstone Blvd

Quality Hill Towers

35 Gillham

Old Town Lofts

White Hall Lofts

Westport Central

Woodbridge Apartments
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513 Prospect Ave

910 Penn

Windemere

Harrison Village and Harrison Haus

The KC High Line

The Lillian

929 Residences

105 E 30th St, Unit 1c

Park Central

Manorsouth
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The Holmes

Walnut Tower Apartments

Grand Boulevard Lofts

KC Loft Central

3734-3736 Warwick Blvd

3233 Charlotte St

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Ambassador

West Side Lofts
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3723 Wyoming St

Converge KC Uptown

26th Street Station

Ellison Apartments

Roanoke Apartments

Westover at The Crosswalks

3640 SW Trafficway, Unit 203

Pickwick Plaza

629 E Armour Blvd

1312 W 39th St
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Vine Street Lofts

Arc on Armour

Oasis on Linwood

Six40

1132 W 41ST TERRACE

3415 Locust St

Arte KC

Signal Hill Studios

3314 Tracy Ave

1117 W 41st Terrace
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Beacon Hills, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Beacon Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hills Studio Apartments | $1,234 | $650 | $2,696 |
| Beacon Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $695 | $6,062 |
| Beacon Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $758 | $10,000+ |
| Beacon Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $898 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 371 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Beacon Hills Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Beacon Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Beacon Hills area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Paseo Garden priced from $650. Smart Lofts on Gladstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Beacon Hills apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paseo Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Smart Lofts on Gladstone | Studio Top | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Penn Valley Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| White Hall Lofts | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Old Town Lofts | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Charlotte Square | Courtyard & Open Breezeways | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Woodbridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $758 |
| Westport Central | WPC0ba | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Quality Hill Towers | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 910 Penn | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beacon Hills, MO
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beacon Hills area is the $1.30 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Warwick Court Townhomes in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Beacon Hills apartment is the 2x2 Model at Old Town Lofts starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beacon Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Court Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Old Town Lofts | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| The Belmar | Charming Details | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Grand Boulevard Lofts | Two Bedroom | Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Villa del Sol | 2 Bdrm Townhome, 953 SqFt, Tax Credit, Project-... | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| West Side Lofts | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Harrison Village and Harrison Haus | Harrison Village - The Brooklyn | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Admiral Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Smart Lofts on Gladstone | 1 Bedroom Top | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Paseo Garden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beacon Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Beacon Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beacon Hills is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beacon Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Beacon Hills is Old Town Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Beacon Hills costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Beacon Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 85 regular apartments in Beacon Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Beacon Hills?
Cheap apartments in Beacon Hills have an average cost of $105 which is $6,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Beacon Hills.
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