Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hill West Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (170 Rentals)

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property at 4513 Virginia Ave

$980

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$980
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110

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Alton Heights
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$1,124 - $7,837
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Alton Heights

4111 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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property at 4504 Holly St

$1,395

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$1,395
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

4504 Holly St, Unit 2N

4504 Holly St
Kansas CityMO64111
property at 4545 Wornall Rd

$1,450

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$1,450
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4545 Wornall Rd, Unit 1108

4545 Wornall Rd
Kansas CityMO64111

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property at 7231 Forest Ave

$1,475

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$1,475
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7231 Forest Ave

Kansas CityMO64131
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Knaack Properties
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Knaack Properties

4057 Warwick BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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Parkway Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

4100 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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4218 Harrison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4218 Harrison

4218 Harrison StKansas City, MO 64110
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Oak Rose
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Rose

4033 OakKansas City, MO 64111
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Sunset Hill West, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 priced from $735. JARBOE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill West apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SuntreeSTS1Studio,1BA$735
JARBOES21BR,1BA$775
SouthridgeWestport1BR,1BA$790
Puckett Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Mission Villas2bed/1bath (duplex)2BR,1BA$885
Mission Road StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$885
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$925
Plaza Apartment CenterSt. Regis 10Studio,1BA$930
Brush Creek CrossingStudio1BR,1BA$945
Forest Court2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill West, MO

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill West area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Sunset Hill West apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Brush Creek starting at $1,050 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Roanoke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hill West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Brush Creek2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
SUNNY SLOPE2B 1B 1F2BR,1BA$1.09
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
Forest Court2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Puckett PointeRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
4201 KENWOOD2B 1B 3F2BR,1BA$1.33
4244 TERRACE1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$1.33
SouthridgeMidtown1BR,1BA$1.33

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Sunset Hill West, Kansas City, MO

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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Sunset Hill West, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 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 $775 at JARBOE.

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 $885 at Mission Villas.

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 Baltimore Townhomes and starts from $1,995.

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