
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Acres Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $900 (11 Rentals)
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97 @ North Oak

Staley Crossing

Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+

Villas at North Oak
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The Township

Genesis Trails

11027-11035 N Oak Traffic Way

Serrano Townhomes

Trulo Homes Twin Creeks
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The Woods at Windrose Creek
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $1,120 | $2,954 |
| Highland Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $1,195 | $3,267 |
| Highland Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,298 | $1,450 | $4,436 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Highland Acres Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Highland Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Acres area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Woods at Windrose Creek priced from $949. The Township has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Highland Acres apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woods at Windrose Creek | AFFORDABLE LIVING! FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! CONVEN... | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Township | Barclay | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Villas at North Oak | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| The Bristol Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Acres, MO
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Acres area is the $1.76 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Bristol Apartments in the in the Romey Hills neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Highland Acres apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Villas at North Oak starting at $1,300 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Barry Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bristol Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Villas at North Oak | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 97 @ North Oak | 1 Bed 1 Bath (fireplace optional) | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+ | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Woods at Windrose Creek | AFFORDABLE LIVING! FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! CONVEN... | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Trulo Homes Twin Creeks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Steeplechase Apartments | Altair | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Township | Barclay | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Acres Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Acres Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highland Acres Apartment is $949 at The Woods at Windrose Creek.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highland Acres Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highland Acres is starting from $1,149 at The Woods at Windrose Creek.
What is the most affordable Highland Acres Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Highland Acres Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villas at North Oak and starts from $1,450.
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