
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blue Hills Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (158 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Blue Hills area of Kansas City.


The Flats on 39th

35 Gillham

University Meadows

Ambassador

Westport Central

Roanoke Apartments

Netherland & Monarch

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments
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The Hamilton

Paraclete Manor

4153 Roanoke Rd

3020-3020 E 61st St

3734-3736 Warwick Blvd

Plaza Apartment Center

The Newbern

Alton Heights

1115-1119 E 41st St
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Westover at The Crosswalks

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Plaza Point Apartments

912-914 E 39th St

Soho Apartments

BLVD 64
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Westport Manor Apartments

Grotto Apartments

3532-3536 Troost Ave

3817 Central St, Unit 1S

3708 Summit St

3802 Warwick Blvd

3937-3939 Troost Ave

4109 Warwick Blvd
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Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blue Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hills Studio Apartments | $1,013 | $525 | $1,800 |
| Blue Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,160 | $685 | $2,151 |
| Blue Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $785 | $3,435 |
| Blue Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $900 | $3,295 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 158 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Blue Hills Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Blue Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blue Hills area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at 3721 Broadway priced from $650. Paseo Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Blue Hills apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3721 Broadway | 3721 Broadway Blvd - 19 | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Paseo Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Harlow House - 3745 Warwick Blvd | Hrlw0x1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Kenwood | knwd-0ba | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Ambassador | amb0T11 | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Westport Central | 301w-0bc | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Roanoke Apartments | The 39th Street | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Netherland & Monarch | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blue Hills, MO
As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blue Hills area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3784 Washington St Model at 3784 Washington St, Unit 2 in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Blue Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Warwick Court Townhomes starting at $1,430 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blue Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3784 Washington St, Unit 2 | 3784 Washington St | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Warwick Court Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| 210-212 W 39th St | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| BLVD 64 | Brookside | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Roanoke Court Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Soho Apartments | The Warwick | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Paseo Garden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBlue Hills, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #46
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Blue Hills, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Blue Hills Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blue Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Blue Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blue Hills is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blue Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Blue Hills is Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Blue Hills costs $1,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blue 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 97 regular apartments in Blue 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 Blue Hills?
Cheap apartments in Blue Hills have an average cost of $384 which is $1,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blue Hills.
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