Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ruskin Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $1,170 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Ruskin Heights area of Kansas City.

property at 11509 Richmond ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Nov 1

11509 Richmond ave

Kansas CityMO64134
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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 $700. Canyon Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $704. Here are the most affordable Ruskin Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$704
Oak Tree Square1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Rock Ridge Ranch Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$745
Blue Ridge Place1B1B R (1x1 840 SF A)1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Heights, MO

As of September 07, 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 C5.R Model at Aspen Landing starting at $1,045 with a $1.16 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
Aspen LandingC5.R2BR,1.5BA$1.16
View at 98One Bedroom, One Bathroom Den1BR,1BA$1.11
Blue Ridge Manor3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.14
Blue Ridge Place1B1B R (1x1 840 SF A)1BR,1BA$0.98
Gatehouse Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Candlelite Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$1.27
Canyon Creek ApartmentsMidsize One Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.09
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruskin Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Ruskin Heights?

There are currently 20 Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Heights, MO with pricing that ranges from $525 to $1,575. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ruskin Heights ranging from $1,170 to $1,850.

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 $1,170 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,431.

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 $1,000 to $1,435, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,170 to $1,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,575.

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