Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling Gardens Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Walnut Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Grove

8612 E 47th StKansas City, MO 64129
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Raytown Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raytown Townhomes

6307 Ash AveRaytown, MO 64133
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Gaslight Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gaslight Square

14002 E 35th StIndependence, MO 64055
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Canterbury
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury

4300 S Canterbury PlIndependence, MO 64055
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Bowen Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bowen Tower

6140 Raytown RdRaytown, MO 64133
Senior Living
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Sterling Gardens, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sterling Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sterling Gardens area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Oxford Commons priced from $675. Stadium View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Sterling Gardens apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Hampton Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Melrose Place Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Teal River Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Gardens, MO

As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling Gardens area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Sterling Creek Apartments in the in the Eastwood Hills East neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Sterling Gardens apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Stadium View Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.89 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sterling Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Stadium View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Alta Village2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$1.08
Hampton Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92
Stonegate Meadows Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
5943 Raytown Rd, Unit E5943 Raytown Rd2BR,1BA$1.67
Villa Park ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$1.22
Teal River Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Whispering Lake ApartmentsThe Cortina1BR,1BA$1.42
Melrose Place Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sterling Gardens, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #255

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sterling Gardens Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Gardens Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Sterling Gardens is Oxford Commons which is listed at $675, 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 5 regular apartments in Sterling Gardens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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