Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hill West Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (127 Rentals)

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Alton Heights
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$1,130 - $8,707
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Alton Heights

4111 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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property at 710 W 48th St

$1,200 - $1,400

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710 W 48th St

Kansas CityMO64112

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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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Brushwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brushwood Apartments

1301 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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University Meadows
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

University Meadows

1410 E 49th StKansas City, MO 64110

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1201 Brush Creek
2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 Brush Creek

1201 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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Park Plaza Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

205 Emanuel Cleaver Ii BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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Melbourne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Melbourne Apartments

303 Emanuel Cleaver II BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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property at 4545 Main St

$775 - $795

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4545 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111
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OAK ST
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OAK ST

4140-4142 Oak StKansas City, MO 64111

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Ellington Condos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ellington Condos

4532 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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Seville Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seville Plaza

4545 MainKansas City, MO 64111
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4046 McGee St
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4046 McGee St

4046 McGee StKansas City, MO 64111
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Flats at Warwick
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at Warwick

4104 Warwick BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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Plaza 52
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza 52

214-216 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64112

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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 $785. Puckett Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill West apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SuntreeSTS1 RStudio,1BA$785
Puckett Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
4035-4039 CHARLOTTE1B 1B 3F1BR,1BA$850
SouthridgeRiver Market1BR,1BA$865
Mission Road StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$885
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$925
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$925
Plaza Apartment CenterMark Twain 06Studio,1BA$925
Brush Creek Crossing4818-2W1BR,1BA$945
Forest Court Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill West, MO

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill West area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at Sunny View in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Sunset Hill West apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Plaza 45 Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunny View3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.50
Plaza 45 Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.49
Brush Creek2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
2610 West 42nd Avenue2610 West 42nd Avenue - 62BR,1BA$1.22
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
Forest Court Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Puckett PointeRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.42
PLAZA SQUARE1B 1B 1F1BR,1BA$1.50

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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 listed at $785.

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 $845 at Puckett Pointe.

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 $945 at Forest Court Apartment Homes.

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 Sunny View and starts from $1,795.

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