Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lea Manor Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (28 Rentals)

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The Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village

8239 Forest AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Santa Fe Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Village

8517 Holmes RdKansas 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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Windsong Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsong Apartments

100-112 W 103rd StKansas City, MO 64114
Corporate Housing
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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. Coach House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Lea Manor apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Coach House Apartments1x1D1BR,1BA$799
The Ridge at ChestnutTower One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Brooks at 808Cozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$895
Riviera ApartmentsHW 1X1C1BR,1BA$900
Cloverset Active Adult ApartmentsHawthorn (A1)1BR,1BA$925
Willow CreekEast Mid A21BR,1BA$951
Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Roe 1071x1-21BR,1BA$1,040
The Retreat at Woodlands ApartmentsThe Pine Bluff1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lea Manor, MO

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lea Manor area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2B 2.5B TH Model at WORNALL HEIGHTS in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Lea Manor 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 Lea Manor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WORNALL HEIGHTS2B 2.5B TH2BR,2.5BA$1.00
The Linden2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Willow CreekGardens A51BR,1BA$1.25
Cloverset Active Adult ApartmentsCedar (A2)1BR,1BA$1.49
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
The Retreat at Woodlands ApartmentsThe Pine Bluff1BR,1BA$1.40
Chapel Hill KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Riviera ApartmentsHW 1X1C1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lea Manor, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #199

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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lea Manor Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lea Manor?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lea Manor is at Legacy Apartments listed at $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lea Manor Apartment is $745 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 $895 at Legacy Apartments.

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