Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (10 Rentals)

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Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 Jefferson Place East priced from $675. Oak Tree Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Ruskin Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Oak Tree Square1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Gatehouse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$747

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Heights, MO

As of May 28, 2025 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 Hickman Mills neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Ruskin Heights apartment is the 1x1 Model at Blue Ridge Place starting at $800 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Hickman Mills 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
Blue Ridge Place1x11BR,1BA$1.00
Gatehouse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Calico Farmsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$1.27
Prairie WalkAshbee with Fireplace1BR,1BA$1.62
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #242

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Ruskin Heights Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Jefferson Place East which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Ruskin Heights costs $1,420.

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 4 regular apartments in Ruskin Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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