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3541-3549 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64111
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University Meadows
1410 E 49th StKansas City, MO 64110
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1500 E 46th StKansas City, MO 64110
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3700 Wyoming StKansas City, MO 64111
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1702 Bushman DrKansas City, MO 64110
3532 Troost Ave
Kansas CityMO64109
1115-1119 E 41st St
Kansas CityMO64110
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4201 Locust StKansas City, MO 64110
3734-3736 Warwick Blvd
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1132 W 41st St
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Plaza Apartment Center
700 Ward PkyKansas City, MO 64112
4247 The Paseo
Kansas CityMO64110
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214-216 Emanuel Cleaver II BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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3600 Broadway BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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1015 W 41st PlKansas City, MO 64111
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235 Ward PkyKansas City, MO 64112
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4901 Wornall RdKansas City, MO 64112
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1132 W 41ST TERRACE
1132 W 41st TerKansas City, MO 64111
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4732 Belleview Ave
4732 Belleview AveKansas City, MO 64112
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Casa Loma
105 Ward PkyKansas City, MO 64112
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415 W 46th StKansas City, MO 64112
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3829-3835 Main StKansas City, MO 64111
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4111 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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3616 Warwick BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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3936 Pennsylvania AveKansas City, MO 64111
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3661-3681 Southwest TfwyKansas City, MO 64111
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6404 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64131
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6551 Rockhill RdKansas City, MO 64131
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The Drake
4340-4410 Holly StKansas City, MO 64111
217 E 46th St
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4328 Roanoke Pkwy
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710 W 48th St
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3618 Warwick Blvd
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KOSOBRO
701 E 40th StKansas City, MO 64110
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Brick House
127-133 E 46th StKansas City, MO 64112
4423 Roanoke Pkwy
Kansas CityMO64111
4345 Harrison St
Kansas CityMO64110
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102 E 38th St, Unit 100 E 38th St
102 E 38th StKansas City, MO 64111
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The Stones
4339 Roanoke PkwyKansas City, MO 64111
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The Scotford Building
3932 Bell StKansas City, MO 64111
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Knaack Properties
4057 Warwick BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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The Luxor
1202-1206 E 37th StKansas City, MO 64109
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Washington
3747-3749 Washington StKansas City, MO 64111
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315 E 39th StKansas City, MO 64111
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40th Street
1109 W 40th StKansas City, MO 64111
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119 W 39th StKansas City, MO 64111
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109 E 40th StKansas City, MO 64111
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3930 Troost AveKansas City, MO 64110
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4100 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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4218 Harrison StKansas City, MO 64110
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Sunset Hill, Kansas City, MO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Hill Studio Apartments | $1,325 | $700 | $3,431 |
| Sunset Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $800 | $3,748 |
| Sunset Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $875 | $5,432 |
| Sunset Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $950 | $5,808 |
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Cheapest Available Sunset Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hill area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at University Meadows priced from $739. University Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| 3721 Broadway | 3721 Broadway Blvd - 17 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $774 |
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Puckett Pointe | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| The Lillian | 3706 Unit #09 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Mission Manor Apartments | Large 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill, MO
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill area is the $1.14 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 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Plaza 45 Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Dylan Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 210-212 W 39th St | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| VALENTINE | 2B 1B 1F | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Soho Apartments | The Warwick | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Fisher Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Hill is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hill is Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Sunset Hill costs $1,783.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 95 regular apartments in Sunset Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sunset Hill?
Cheap apartments in Sunset Hill have an average cost of $282 which is $1,501 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hill.
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