
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Hills Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $565 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ruskin Hills area of Kansas City.


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ruskin Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Hills Studio Apartments | $807 | $625 | $989 |
| Ruskin Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,051 | $700 | $2,056 |
| Ruskin Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $800 | $2,656 |
| Ruskin Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $1,056 | $2,636 |
| Ruskin Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,575 | $1,575 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ruskin Hills Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Ruskin Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ruskin Hills area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Jefferson Place East priced from $700. 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 Hills apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Place East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Oak Tree Square | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Blue Ridge Place | 1B1B R (1x1 840 SF A) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Reserve at Hillcrest | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $827 |
| Gatehouse Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Hills, MO
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ruskin Hills 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 Hills apartment is the One Bedroom, One Bathroom Den Model at View at 98 starting at $1,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Ruskin Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ruskin Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Square | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| View at 98 | One Bedroom, One Bathroom Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Aspen Landing | C5.R | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Blue Ridge Place | 1B1B R (1x1 840 SF A) | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Gatehouse Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Candlelite Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Meadowood Apartments | The Lakewood | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Briarwood Gardens | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Reserve at Hillcrest | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Jefferson Place East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruskin Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ruskin Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Ruskin Hills is Jefferson Place East which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Ruskin Hills costs $1,030.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ruskin Hills?
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 Hills 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 Hills?
Cheap apartments in Ruskin Hills have an average cost of $312 which is $718 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ruskin Hills.
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