Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Blue Valley Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Nowlin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Nowlin Hall

1905 Hardesty AveKansas City, MO 64127
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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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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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Linwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Apartments

2407-2417 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Stonewall Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewall Court

2500 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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The Chase Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chase Apartments

2644-2650 E 29th StKansas City, MO 64128
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Benton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Apartments

524 Benton BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Maple Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Flats

511 Maple BlvdKansas City, MO 64124

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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 1 Bed unit found at Brookside Apartments priced from $600. Smart Lofts on Gladstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable South Blue Valley apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
4201-4205 Harrison St4201 Harrison St1BR,1BA$750
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$779
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Blue Valley, MO

As of May 23, 2025 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 Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value South Blue Valley apartment is the Loft(Full2bdrm,2ba) Model at Vine Street Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Roanoke 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
Vine Street LoftsLoft(Full2bdrm,2ba)2BR,2BA$1.50
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Three Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$0.96
Brookside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Lakeview II ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.38
One Nine Vine Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.40
4201-4205 Harrison St4201 Harrison St1BR,1BA$1.36
Roxford at The CrosswalksATNW_0b1bStudio ,1BA$2.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Blue Valley, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #243

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Blue Valley Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Blue Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Blue Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Blue Valley is under $1,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Blue Valley is Brookside Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in South Blue Valley costs $1,850.

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 6 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 $182 which is $1,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Blue Valley.

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