Cheap Homes for Rent in Highland Acres Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $1,500 (5 Rentals)

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Highland Acres, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Woods at Windrose CreekAFFORDABLE LIVING! FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! CONVEN...1BR,1BA$949
The TownshipBarclay1BR,1BA$1,120
Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,155

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Bristol ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.76
Villas at North OakTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
97 @ North Oak1 Bed 1 Bath (fireplace optional)1BR,1BA$1.81
Connect55+ Kansas City Active Community 55+2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.86
The Woods at Windrose CreekAFFORDABLE LIVING! FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! CONVEN...1BR,1BA$1.30
Trulo Homes Twin Creeks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40
Steeplechase ApartmentsAltair1BR,1BA$1.95
The TownshipBarclay1BR,1BA$1.63

Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in Highland Acres?

There are currently 14 Apartments for Rent in Highland Acres, MO with pricing that ranges from $1,120 to $4,436. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highland Acres ranging from $1,500 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highland Acres?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highland Acres ranges from $1,500 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,241.

Expert Rental Resources

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