
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hill West Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (123 Rentals)
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Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek

Plaza Apartment Center

Roanoke Apartments

Infinity at Plaza West

1115 E 41st St

5646 Lydia Ave
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BLVD 64

4128 Roanoke Rd

The Coleman - 809-811 E 42nd

216 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.

4200 Locust St, Unit 1S

Grotto Apartments

Westley on Broadway
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4414 Jarboe Street Townhomes

4511 Roanoke Pkwy

4328 Roanoke Pkwy

Plaza 209 Apartments

5405-5407 Harrison St

1112 W 45th St

4517 Jefferson St, Unit 9

1114 W 45th St

City Place at Westport
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4055 Warwick Blvd, Unit 3

662 E 63rd St

5430-5432 Harrison St

Baltimore Townhomes

1107 W 45th St
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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 |
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Sunset Hill West Studio Apartments | $1,259 | $699 | $3,184 |
Sunset Hill West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $750 | $5,151 |
Sunset Hill West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $920 | $6,206 |
Sunset Hill West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,525 | $1,295 | $6,338 |
Sunset Hill West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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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. 4201-4205 Harrison St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill West apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Suntree Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
4201-4205 Harrison St | 4201 Harrison St | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Highland Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Southridge | Midtown | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Mission Road Studios | Classic | Studio,1BA | $825 |
KCK Apartments | KCK Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Immanuel Manor | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Roanoke Apartments | The 39th Street | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Mission Manor Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $921 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill West, MO
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill West area is the $1.16 price per square foot 6035 Oak St Model at 6035 Oak St, Unit 1 in the in the Rockhill neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Sunset Hill West apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Plaza 45 Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.33 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. |
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6035 Oak St, Unit 1 | 6035 Oak St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
Plaza 45 Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
4117 The Flats | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Puckett Pointe | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Highland Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Southridge | Midtown | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
4201-4205 Harrison St | 4201 Harrison St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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 Suntree Apartments.
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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