Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (12 Rentals)

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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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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. Courtyard Apartments 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
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Blue Ridge Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Canyon Creek ApartmentsLarge One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$805
Blue Ridge Place1x11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Heights, MO

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruskin Heights area is the $1.03 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Canyon Creek Apartments in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,046. The second greatest value Ruskin Heights apartment is the BIRCH Model at Arbors of Grandview starting at $1,070 with a $1.08 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$1.03
Arbors of GrandviewBIRCH2BR,2BA$1.08
Gatehouse Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
View@981 Bed 1 Bath | Den1BR,1BA$1.11
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Blue Ridge Place1x11BR,1BA$1.03
Rock Ridge Ranch Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Blue Ridge Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Briarwood Gardens1X11BR,1BA$1.21
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #168

Among cities in Missouri 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

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 $1,575.

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 $125 which is $1,450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ruskin Heights.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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