
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hill Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (215 Rentals)
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5217 Brookwood Ave

University Meadows

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

The Lillian

The Citadel

Plaza Apartment Center

Plaza House

3719 Wyoming St

3734-3736 Warwick Blvd
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The Netherland and Monarch Apartments

The Edgemere

4128 Roanoke Rd

3702 Wyoming St

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

Converge KC Uptown

Roanoke Apartments

The Majestic

1312 W 39th St

3640 SW Trafficway, Unit 203
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4513 Virginia Ave

Casa Loma

1132 W 41ST TERRACE

Plaza Point Apartments

4006-4008 Oak St

4550 Warwick Blvd, Unit 909

1117 W 41st Terrace

217 E 46th St

Westport Manor Apartments

Roanoke Court Apartments
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BLVD 64

Broadway 46 Apartments

The Drake

5033 Walnut Street, Unit 5033 Walnut Basement, Unit 5033 Walnut Basement

Soho Apartments

5424-5426 Harrison St

5446 Harrison St

3618 Pennsylvania Ave

City Place at Westport

3633 Walnut St
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5401 Highland Ave

Brick House

KOSOBRO

5409-5411 Harrison St

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3734 Locust St, Unit 30, Unit 30

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4517 Jefferson St, Unit #8, Unit #8

The Stones

3921 WYANDOTTE

4328 Roanoke Pkwy

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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 | $1,308 | $700 | $3,274 |
| Sunset Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $800 | $3,579 |
| Sunset Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $915 | $5,800 |
| Sunset Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,481 | $1,275 | $5,850 |
| Sunset Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 215 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Hill Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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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. Malvern Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $754. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $754 |
| JARBOE | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 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 Road Studios | Renovated | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | Mark Twain 02 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Netherland and Monarch Apartments | N-0B | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill, MO
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at The Belmar | Charming Details in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,132. The second greatest value Sunset Hill apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belmar | Charming Details | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| ROANOKE VILLAS | 2B 1B 2F W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Puckett Pointe | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 4244 TERRACE | 1B 1B 1F W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Hill is JARBOE which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Sunset Hill costs $4,600.
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 94 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 $230 which is $4,370 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Hill.
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