Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (32 Rentals)

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HUDSON ON THE BLUE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

HUDSON ON THE BLUE

5211 E 112th TerKansas City, MO 64137

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Greenfield Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenfield Village

6300-6500 E 128th TerGrandview, MO 64030
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Little Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Little Apartments

1505 Little AveGrandview, MO 64030
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Victory Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Park

12322 3rd StGrandview, MO 64030
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Truman Farm Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Truman Farm Villas

5300 Harry Truman DrGrandview, MO 64030
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12615 Jackson Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

12615 Jackson Ave

12615 Jackson AveGrandview, MO 64030
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Cheapest Available Ruskin Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ruskin Heights area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Canyon Creek Apartments priced from $658. Jefferson Place East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Ruskin Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$658
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Oak Tree Square1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Gatehouse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Blue Ridge Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Aspen LandingS1Studio,1BA$800
Blue Ridge Place1B1B R1BR,1BA$825
Arbors of GrandviewDOGWOOD1BR,1BA$899
Candlelite Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Heights, MO

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ruskin Heights area is the $1.10 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Canyon Creek Apartments in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,119. The second greatest value Ruskin Heights apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | Den Model at View@98 starting at $1,080 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Ruskin Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ruskin Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon Creek ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
View@981 Bed 1 Bath | Den1BR,1BA$1.20
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.85
Blue Ridge Place1B1B1BR,1BA$0.98
Gatehouse Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome Flat2BR,1BA$1.19
Candlelite Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Blue Ridge Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$1.27
Oak Tree Square1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruskin Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruskin Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruskin Heights Apartment is $658 at Canyon Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ruskin Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ruskin Heights is starting from $800 at Jefferson Place East.

What is the most affordable Ruskin Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ruskin Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gatehouse Apartments and starts from $1,130.

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