Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Hills Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (11 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

Ruskin Hills, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 $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 Hills 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 Place1B1B R1BR,1BA$825
Briarwood Gardens1X11BR,1BA$860
View@981 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Hills, MO

As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruskin Hills area is the $0.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Gatehouse Apartments in the in the Ruskin Hills neighborhood starting from $1,130. The second greatest value Ruskin Hills apartment is the B2 Model at The Residences At New Longview starting at $1,692 with a $1.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gatehouse ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.92
The Residences At New LongviewB21BR,1BA$1.80
View@981 Bed 1 Bath | Den1BR,1BA$1.11
Courtyard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Blue Ridge Place1B1B1BR,1BA$0.98
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$1.27
Briarwood Gardens1X11BR,1BA$1.21
Haven1x1A1BR,1BA$1.31
Arbors of GrandviewDOGWOOD1BR,1BA$1.47
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ruskin Hills, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #197

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Ruskin Hills Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $675, while the average apartment in Ruskin Hills costs $1,575.

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 $208 which is $1,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ruskin Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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