Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cooley Highlands Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Forest Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

4800 NE Winn RdKansas City, MO 64119
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Chouteau Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chouteau Village

3711 N Jackson AveKansas City, MO 64117
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Timberline
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Timberline

616 NE 38th StKansas City, MO 64116
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Devling Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Devling Place

3600-3634 NE Chouteau TfwyKansas City, MO 64117
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Alpha Apartments
Studio Apartments

Alpha Apartments

2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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2029 Swift St

North Kansas CityMO64116

Cooley Highlands, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cooley Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cooley Highlands area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Parvin Estates priced from $775. Knollwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Cooley Highlands apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parvin EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$775
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$785
Forest Park ApartmentsSparrow1BR,1BA$930
Briar Hill1-11BR,1BA$962
Kensington Court2C (55+ Adult Living)2BR,2BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cooley Highlands, MO

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cooley Highlands area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath D Model at HarborTown Villas in the in the Fairfax neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Cooley Highlands apartment is the 2A Model at Kensington Court starting at $1,170 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Bennington Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cooley Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
HarborTown Villas2 Bed 2.5 Bath D2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Kensington Court2A2BR,2BA$1.19
North VillageB12BR,1BA$1.26
Cambridge CommonsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Backyard at One NorthElement1BR,1BA$1.73
Park LoftsWalton1BR,1BA$1.49
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.17
Briar Hill1-11BR,1BA$1.32
Parvin EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Forest Park ApartmentsSparrow1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cooley Highlands, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #245

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Kansas City. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Cooley Highlands Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cooley Highlands Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cooley Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cooley Highlands Apartment is $775 at Parvin Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cooley Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cooley Highlands is starting from $925 at Knollwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cooley Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cooley Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parvin Estates and starts from $1,150.

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