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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 Canyon Creek Apartments priced from $615. 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
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$615
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Gatehouse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$747

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Heights, MO

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruskin Heights area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bed Premium Duplex Model at Grand Vue Townhomes in the in the Ruskin Hills neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Ruskin Heights apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Canyon Creek Apartments starting at $1,046 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Legacy East 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.
Grand Vue Townhomes3 Bed Premium Duplex3BR,1.5BA$1.23
Canyon Creek ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.03
Courtyard Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Arbors of GrandviewBIRCH2BR,2BA$1.07
View@981 Bed 1 Bath | Den1BR,1BA$1.11
Gatehouse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Rock Ridge Ranch Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$1.27
Briarwood Gardens1X11BR,1BA$1.21
Haven1x1A1BR,1BA$1.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruskin Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Ruskin Heights?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Heights, MO with pricing that ranges from $525 to $1,828. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ruskin Heights ranging from $1,145 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ruskin Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ruskin Heights ranges from $1,145 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,412.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ruskin Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ruskin Heights range from $975 to $1,828, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $1,535. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,145 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,575.

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