Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sterling Gardens Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $300 (22 Rentals)

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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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Regency East Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency East Apartments

9401 E 63rd StRaytown, MO 64133
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Canterbury
1 to 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
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Williamsburg Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Square

4430 S Liberty AveIndependence, MO 64055

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 $700. 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$700
Bowen TowerE1Studio,1BA$740
Hampton Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Melrose Place Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling Gardens, MO

As of October 09, 2025 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3405 S Oxford Ave, Unit 3405 Oxford Ave3405 S Oxford Ave3BR,1BA$1.29
Sterling Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Suncrest Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Alta Village2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$1.08
Hampton Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92
Stonegate Meadows Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Stadium View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Villa Park ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$1.22
Melrose Place Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Oxford CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sterling Gardens, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #250

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 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 Kansas City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kansas City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kansas City is at Belton Heights listed at $525.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kansas City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kansas City Apartment is $675 at Oxford Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kansas City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kansas City is starting from $725 at Oxford Commons.

What is the most affordable Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rock Ridge Ranch Apartments and starts from $975.

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