
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ruskin Heights area of Kansas City.


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Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ruskin Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ruskin Heights Studio Apartments | $853 | $525 | $1,259 |
Ruskin Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $905 | $675 | $1,108 |
Ruskin Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,025 | $775 | $1,360 |
Ruskin Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $975 | $1,499 |
Ruskin Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ruskin Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Jefferson Place East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Blue Ridge Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Canyon Creek Apartments | Large One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
Blue Ridge Place | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Canyon Creek Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Arbors of Grandview | BIRCH | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Gatehouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
View@98 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Blue Ridge Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Rock Ridge Ranch Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Blue Ridge Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Briarwood Gardens | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Jefferson Place East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRuskin Heights, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #168
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,575.
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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