Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (29 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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Bridgeport Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeport Apartments

8426 E 108th StKansas City, MO 64134
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Candlelite Apartments
$935 - $1,285
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Candlelite Apartments

6522 E 125th StGrandview, MO 64030
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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
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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
Rock Ridge Ranch Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Gatehouse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Blue Ridge Place1B1B R (1x1 840 SF A)1BR,1BA$825
Aspen LandingA1.PR1BR,1BA$840
Blue Ridge Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
View@981 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$899
Reserve at Hillcrest1x1A1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Heights, MO

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ruskin Heights area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Oak Tree Square in the in the Ruskin Hills neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Ruskin Heights apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | Den Model at View@98 starting at $1,005 with a $1.12 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.
Oak Tree Square2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
View@981 Bed 1 Bath | Den1BR,1BA$1.12
Blue Ridge Place1B1B R (1x1 840 SF A)1BR,1BA$0.98
Gatehouse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Candlelite Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Blue Ridge Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$1.27
Reserve at Hillcrest1x1A1BR,1BA$1.29
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.02
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruskin Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ruskin Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Ruskin Heights is Canyon Creek Apartments which is listed at $658, while the average apartment in Ruskin Heights costs $1,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ruskin 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 2 regular apartments in Ruskin 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 Ruskin Heights?

Cheap apartments in Ruskin Heights have an average cost of $208 which is $1,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ruskin Heights.

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