Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Highlands Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson Highlands area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Northland Studios priced from $550. Broadway Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Highlands apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$550
Broadway StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$740
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$795
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$830
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Highlands, MO

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Highlands area is the $1.31 price per square foot Carlisle (no garage) Model at Andover Park in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,951. The second greatest value Jefferson Highlands apartment is the 3 Bed-1 Bath Model at Clayton Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Andover ParkCarlisle (no garage)3BR,2BA$1.31
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.02
Broadway Ridge ApartmentsClassic2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$0.94
720 NE 68th St, Unit 724720 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.07
730 NE 68th St, Unit 722730 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.10
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$1.09
Latitude 72One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #60

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Jefferson Highlands Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson Highlands is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Jefferson Highlands is Creeks of Gladstone which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Jefferson Highlands costs $3,009.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson Highlands?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Jefferson Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jefferson Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Jefferson Highlands have an average cost of $139 which is $2,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson Highlands.

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