Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (12 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 Hudson Pointe priced from $765. Hillcrest Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson Pointe1x11BR,1BA$765
Hillcrest EstatesAmberStudio,1BA$775
Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Emerald Hills Apartments1B1BR,1BA$850
Canyon Creek ApartmentsLarge One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$861

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, MO

As of July 30, 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 / 1 Bath Model at The Linden starting at $1,100 with a $1.01 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 / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Clear ViewB12BR,1BA$1.06
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Canyon Creek ApartmentsLarge One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.03
Emerald Hills Apartments1BU1BR,1BA$1.30
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$1.27
Life at Highland Village2b/1b standard2BR,1BA$1.28
Flats at Wildwood1x1 A Premium1BR,1BA$1.40

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Hillcrest, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #218

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

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2.5
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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 $765 at Hudson Pointe.

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 $825 at Courtyard Apartments.

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