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property at 3802 Warwick Blvd

$1,075 - $1,150

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3802 Warwick Blvd

Kansas CityMO64111
property at 4328 Roanoke Pkwy

$1,100 - $1,250

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4328 Roanoke Pkwy

Kansas CityMO64111
property at 710 W 48th St

$1,100 - $1,300

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710 W 48th St

Kansas CityMO64112

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Sunset Hill, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 3721 Broadway priced from $625. z-103125-Harlow House - 3745 Warwick Blvd/210 E 38th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3721 Broadway3721 Broadway Blvd - 1Studio,1BA$625
z-103125-Harlow House - 3745 Warwick Blvd/210 E 38th StreetHrlw0x1Studio,1BA$699
JARBOES1 BSMT1BR,1BA$725
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
z-103125-Vanderbilt Place E 42ndVndrB1x11BR,1BA$745
UNIVERSITY MEADOWSS11BR,1BA$800
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$821
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
902 E 39th ST1B 1B 3F1BR,1BA$825
Roanoke ApartmentsThe 39th StreetStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill, MO

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3916 Clark Ave Model at 3916 Clark Ave, Unit 1st Level in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Sunset Hill apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,095 with a $1.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3916 Clark Ave, Unit 1st Level3916 Clark Ave2BR,2BA$1.18
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Plaza 45 Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.23
3817 Central St, Unit 1S3817 Central St2BR,1BA$1.08
102 E 38th St, Unit 100 E 38th St102 E 38th St2BR,1BA$1.16
210-212 W 39th St2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.21
SUNNY SLOPE2B 1B 1F2BR,1BA$1.09
Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15

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Sunset Hill, Kansas City, MO

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Missouri and customized analysis for South Central Kansas City. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunset Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunset Hill is at 3721 Broadway listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Hill Apartment is $725 at JARBOE.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Hill is starting from $915 at Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sunset Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunset Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments and starts from $1,275.

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