
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling Gardens Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sterling Gardens area of Kansas City.


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Sterling Gardens, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Gardens Studio Apartments | $981 | $625 | $1,739 |
| Sterling Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $910 | $750 | $1,170 |
| Sterling Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $975 | $850 | $1,529 |
| Sterling Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $1,189 | $1,645 |
| Sterling Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $1,505 | $1,505 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sterling Gardens Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Sterling Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sterling Gardens area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Oxford Commons priced from $625. Stadium View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Sterling Gardens apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Stadium View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Suncrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Gardens, MO
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sterling Gardens area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3405 S Oxford Ave Model at 3405 S Oxford Ave, Unit 3405 Oxford Ave in the in the Blue Valley neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Sterling Gardens apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Sterling Creek Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Eastwood Hills East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3405 S Oxford Ave, Unit 3405 Oxford Ave | 3405 S Oxford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Sterling Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Cottages of Kansas City East Senior Living | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Stadium View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Life at Highland Village | 2b/1b deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Whispering Lake Apartments | The San Remo | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Teal River Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Stonegate Meadows Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Suncrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Oxford Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sterling Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sterling Gardens is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Sterling Gardens is Stadium View Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Sterling Gardens costs $1,505.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sterling Gardens?
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 9 regular apartments in Sterling Gardens 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 Sterling Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Sterling Gardens have an average cost of $1,136 which is $369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling Gardens.
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