Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (14 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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Hudson Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Pointe

8900 Old Santa Fe RdKansas City, MO 64138
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Clear View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clear View

8600 Buckingham LnKansas 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 $700. 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$700
Hudson Pointe1x11BR,1BA$765
Life at Legacy Fountains1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$812
Life at Highland Village1b/1b standard1BR,1BA$825
Parc at Creekside2A2BR,1BA$828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, MO

As of November 14, 2025 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 3A Model at Parc at Creekside starting at $1,192 with a $1.22 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
Parc at Creekside3A3BR,1.5BA$1.22
Clear ViewB12BR,1BA$1.03
Canyon Creek ApartmentsLarge One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$0.93
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
BLVD 64Brookside1BR,1BA$1.29
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Emerald Hills Apartments1BU1BR,1BA$1.30
Hillcrest EstatesEmerald1BR,1BA$1.23
Timberlane Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #215

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $700 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 $1,192.

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