Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Blue Valley Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (8 Rentals)

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Pendleton Arts Block
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Arts Block

2300 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Emerson Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Manor

2015-2017 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Pendleton Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Flats

539 Brooklyn AveKansas City, MO 64124
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500-506 Gladstone Blvd
3 Bedroom Apartments

500-506 Gladstone Blvd

500-506 Gladstone BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Kreutz Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kreutz Apartments

4521 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64128
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Linwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Apartments

2407-2417 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Lindale
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lindale

3000 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64128
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Gabriel Tower
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gabriel Tower

1600 Jackson AveKansas City, MO 64127
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South Blue Valley, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Blue Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Blue Valley area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Smart Lofts on Gladstone priced from $695. Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $826. Here are the most affordable South Blue Valley apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$826
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Blue Valley, MO

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Blue Valley area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Blue Valley neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value South Blue Valley apartment is the 521 Benton Blvd Model at 521 Benton Blvd, Unit Benton #2 starting at $1,250 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Scarritt Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Blue Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.69
521 Benton Blvd, Unit Benton #2521 Benton Blvd2BR,1BA$1.19
2207 E 24th Ter, Unit B2207 E 24th Ter2BR,1BA$1.22
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Blue Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Blue Valley?

The cheapest apartment in South Blue Valley is Smart Lofts on Gladstone which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in South Blue Valley costs $1,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Blue Valley?

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 3 regular apartments in South Blue Valley 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 South Blue Valley?

Cheap apartments in South Blue Valley have an average cost of $176 which is $1,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Blue Valley.

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