Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Park Gate Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gate Apartments

3601 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64132
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Park Highlands
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Highlands

6421 Manchester AveKansas City, MO 64133
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Hudson Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Pointe

8900 Old Santa Fe RdKansas City, MO 64138
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Stonewood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewood Apartments

7510 E 85th TerKansas City, MO 64138
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Hillcrest, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtyard Apartments priced from $725. Hudson Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Hudson Pointe1x11BR,1BA$765
Hillcrest EstatesAmberStudio,1BA$775
Canyon Creek ApartmentsLarge One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$861
Life at Highland Village1b/1b standard1BR,1BA$874
BlueStar CrossingsPeak1BR,1BA$905
Flats at Wildwood1x1 A Premium1BR,1BA$925
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$950
The Linden2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, MO

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3x1.5 Townhome Model at Hudson Pointe in the in the Loma Vista neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Linden starting at $1,250 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Legacy East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hudson Pointe3x1.5 Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.04
The Linden2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17
Emerald Hills Apartments2BU2BR,1BA$1.15
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.85
Canyon Creek ApartmentsLarge One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.03
Parc at Creekside2B2BR,1BA$1.41
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$1.27
Flats at Wildwood1x1 A Premium1BR,1BA$1.40
Life at Highland Village1b/1b standard1BR,1BA$1.41

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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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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Hillcrest, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #228

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $725 at Courtyard Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $799 at Hudson Pointe.

What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parc at Creekside and starts from $1,180.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A KC Experts Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

As a Kansas City native and the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for the area, I can confidently say that this city is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to go to school, too.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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