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

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The Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village

8239 Forest AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Legacy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Apartments

1318 E 89th StKansas City, MO 64131

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Riviera Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

9800 Cherry StKansas City, MO 64131
Corporate Housing
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Park South
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park South

10829-10847 State Line RdKansas City, MO 64114

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Lea Manor, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lea Manor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lea Manor area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Legacy Apartments priced from $695. Santa Fe Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Lea Manor apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$695
Santa Fe Village8517 Holmes RdStudio,1BA$730
Life at Legacy Fountains1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$812
Willow CreekEast Mid A11BR,1BA$894
The Brooks at 808Cozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$895
Riviera ApartmentsHW 1X1C1BR,1BA$900
Cloverset Active Adult ApartmentsHawthorn (A1)1BR,1BA$938
Apple Creek Apartments1A1BR,1BA$945
The Ridge at ChestnutTower Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$965
Park SouthThe Ayers1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lea Manor, MO

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lea Manor area is the $1.16 price per square foot The Hickory Hill Model at The Retreat at Woodlands Apartments in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Lea Manor apartment is the 2 BR x 1 Bath Model at Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Legacy East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lea Manor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at Woodlands ApartmentsThe Hickory Hill2BR,2BA$1.16
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Park SouthThe Ayers1BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Life at Legacy Fountains1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$1.38
Windsong ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Cloverset Active Adult ApartmentsHawthorn (A1)1BR,1BA$1.23
Willow CreekEast Mid A11BR,1BA$1.26
Riviera ApartmentsHW 1X1C1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lea Manor, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #158

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Missouri including Lea Manor, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Lea Manor Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lea Manor Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lea Manor Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lea Manor Apartment is $775 at Legacy Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lea Manor is starting from $915 at Legacy Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lea Manor Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lea Manor Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Santa Fe Village and starts from $1,300.

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