
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hill West Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (127 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sunset Hill West area of Kansas City.


Roanoke Apartments

1115-1119 E 41st St

Plaza Apartment Center

Alton Heights

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

The Majestic

4109 Warwick Blvd

4117 Charlotte St, Unit 2N

Plaza Point Apartments
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Broadway 46 Apartments

BLVD 64

Grotto Apartments

The Drake

662 E 63rd St

Brick House

5921 Harrison St

4414 Jarboe Street Townhomes

4328 Roanoke Pkwy

710 W 48th St
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4416 Holly St

City Place at Westport

Brookside Commons

Casa Loma

Fountain View on the Plaza

The Maxwell

The Stones

1107 W 45th St

4329 Roanoke Pkwy

Baltimore Townhomes
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1114 W 45th St

4511 Roanoke Pkwy

Knaack Properties

4035-4039 CHARLOTTE

Parkway Apartments

4218 Harrison

Oak Rose

Brushwood Apartments

JARBOE

z-103125-Vanderbilt Place E 42nd
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1201 Brush Creek

Park Plaza Apartments

Melbourne Apartments

Marlborough Apartments

The Bluffs at Brush Creek

BROOKSIDE PLAZA

Rockhill Terrace Apartments

z-051524-Afton Apartments

Ellington Condos
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Sunset Hill West, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Hill West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Hill West Studio Apartments | $1,152 | $735 | $3,147 |
| Sunset Hill West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $775 | $3,441 |
| Sunset Hill West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $910 | $5,528 |
| Sunset Hill West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,500 | $5,910 |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Hill West Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Sunset Hill West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hill West area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Suntree Apartments priced from $735. University Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill West apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suntree Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| BROOKSIDE PLAZA | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Roanoke Apartments | The 39th Street | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek | wtkin1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Puckett Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Mission Manor Apartments | Large 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill West, MO
As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill West area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Sunset Hill West apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Plaza 45 Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the The Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hill West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Plaza 45 Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| SUNNY SLOPE | 2B 1B 1F | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Puckett Pointe | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 4117 Charlotte St, Unit 2N | 4117 Charlotte St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunset Hill West, Kansas City, MO
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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hill West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunset Hill West?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunset Hill West is at Suntree Apartments listed at $735.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Hill West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Hill West Apartment is $750 at Suntree Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Hill West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Hill West is starting from $910 at SUNNY SLOPE.
What is the most affordable Sunset Hill West Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sunset Hill West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4414 Jarboe Street Townhomes and starts from $1,900.
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