Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Blue Valley Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (58 Rentals)

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Pendleton Arts Block
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Arts Block

2300 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Emerson Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Manor

2015-2017 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Pendleton Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pendleton Flats

539 Brooklyn AveKansas City, MO 64124
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500-506 Gladstone Blvd
3 Bedroom Apartments

500-506 Gladstone Blvd

500-506 Gladstone BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Kreutz Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kreutz Apartments

4521 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64128
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Linwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Apartments

2407-2417 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64109
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Lindale
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lindale

3000 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 64128
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White Apartments
Studio Apartments

White Apartments

110 N White StKansas City, MO 64123
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Gabriel Tower
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gabriel Tower

1600 Jackson AveKansas City, MO 64127
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Benton Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Benton Apartments

524 Benton BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Woodland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Apartments

405-409 Woodland AveKansas City, MO 64106
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Stonewall Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewall Court

2500 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Maple Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Flats

511 Maple BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Quinlan Row
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quinlan Row

804 Woodland AveKansas City, MO 64106
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The Chase Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Chase Apartments

2644-2650 E 29th StKansas City, MO 64128
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Mark One Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark One Plaza

301-303 Maple BlvdKansas City, MO 64124
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Prospect Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Crossing

1010-1020 Prospect AveKansas City, MO 64127
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2600-2614 Amie Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

2600-2614 Amie Ct

2600-2614 Amie CtKansas City, MO 64124
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2713-2715 Benton Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2713-2715 Benton Blvd

2713-2715 Benton BlvdKansas City, MO 64128
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Olive Park Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Park Village

2310 E 9th StKansas City, MO 64124
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West Blue Valley, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Blue Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Blue Valley area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at White Apartments priced from $569. Smart Lofts on Gladstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable West Blue Valley apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$569
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$826
2600-2614 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1BA$1,075
2610 E 23rd St2/12BR,1BA$1,095
WesternBrooklyn2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Blue Valley, MO

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Blue Valley area is the $0.88 price per square foot Brooklyn Model at Western in the in the 18th and Vine neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value West Blue Valley apartment is the 504 Bellefontaine Ave Model at 504 Bellefontaine Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Scarritt Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Blue Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WesternBrooklyn2BR,1BA$0.88
504 Bellefontaine Ave, Unit 2504 Bellefontaine Ave2BR,2BA$0.87
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.73
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!One Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.31
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1.37
Century Towers ApartmentsMetro1BR,1BA$1.53
White ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$1.63

Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Kansas City, MO | Find Kansas City Off-Campus Student Housing

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Blue Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Blue Valley?

The cheapest apartment in West Blue Valley is Smart Lofts on Gladstone which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in West Blue Valley costs $7,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Blue Valley?

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 51 regular apartments in West Blue Valley 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 West Blue Valley?

Cheap apartments in West Blue Valley have an average cost of $658 which is $6,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Blue Valley.

Expert Rental Resources

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As a Kansas City native and the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for the area, I can confidently say that this city is not only a great place to live, but also a great place to go to school, too.

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