
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metro Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Metro Heights area of Kansas City.


Northland Studios

Northland Passage Apartments

Crooked Creek Apartments

Gladstone Studios

Crown Heights Apartments

Clayton Apartments
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The Ethans Apartments

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THE BICYCLE CLUB

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Continental North

712 NE 68th St, Unit 712
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Metro Heights, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Metro Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Heights Studio Apartments | $967 | $740 | $1,155 |
| Metro Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $695 | $2,152 |
| Metro Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $775 | $4,282 |
| Metro Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,148 | $4,107 |
| Metro Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,800 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Metro Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Metro Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metro Heights area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 1 Twenty Two at 63rd priced from $695. Northland Passage Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $818. Here are the most affordable Metro Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Twenty Two at 63rd | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Northland Passage Apartments | Abbey | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Northland Studios | Renovated | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Creeks of Gladstone | Stone Creek 1 | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| THE BICYCLE CLUB | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Crown Heights Apartments | The Belmont | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Continental North | Two Bedroom Upper Fourplex | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| The Woods at Windrose Creek | AFFORDABLE LIVING! FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN! CONVEN... | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Ethans Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $952 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metro Heights, MO
As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Metro Heights area is the $1.22 price per square foot Durango Model at Serrano Townhomes in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,640. The second greatest value Metro Heights 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 Metro Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrano Townhomes | Durango | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
| Clayton Apartments | 3 Bed-1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Andover Park | Bristol | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Heights At Linden Square | The Crown | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Stoneside Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 726 NE 68th St, Unit 718 | 726 NE 68th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Latitude 72 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Applewood At The Cove Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 1 Twenty Two at 63rd | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMetro Heights, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #65
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metro Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Metro Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Metro Heights is under $952.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Metro Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Metro Heights is 1 Twenty Two at 63rd which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Metro Heights costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Metro Heights?
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 4 regular apartments in Metro Heights 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 Metro Heights?
Cheap apartments in Metro Heights have an average cost of $153 which is $2,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metro Heights.
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