Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (51 Rentals)

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The Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Village

8239 Forest AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Santa Fe Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Village

8517 Holmes RdKansas City, MO 64131

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Riviera Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

9800 Cherry StKansas City, MO 64131
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Waldo Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waldo Plaza

207-323 W 77th StKansas City, MO 64114
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Windsong Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsong Apartments

100-112 W 103rd StKansas City, MO 64114
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222 Waldo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Waldo Flats

222 W 75th StKansas City, MO 64114
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82 West Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

82 West Crossing

8208 Troost AveKansas City, MO 64131
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Corinth Valley
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Corinth Valley

3500 W 83rd StPrairie Village, KS 66208
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Corinth Paddock
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corinth Paddock

8018 Mohawk StPrairie Village, KS 66208

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Western Hills, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Western Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Hills area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Legacy Apartments priced from $695. Waldo Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Western Hills apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
The Ridge at ChestnutTower One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Linden1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$897
Riviera ApartmentsHW 1X1C1BR,1BA$900
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Wornall Place Apartments & Townhomes1x1.5Apt1BR,1BA$995
Somerset ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Brooks at 808MOTBR 1x1 576sqft - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,020
Fountainhead ApartmentsA1 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,058

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Hills, MO

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Hills area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2B 2.5B TH Model at WORNALL HEIGHTS in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Western Hills apartment is the Gardens A7 Model at Willow Creek starting at $1,202 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Legacy East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WORNALL HEIGHTS2B 2.5B TH2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Willow CreekGardens A71BR,1BA$1.20
Wornall Place Apartments & Townhomes2x1.5TH2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
The Retreat at Woodlands ApartmentsThe Pine Bluff1BR,1BA$1.40
The Linden1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Riviera ApartmentsHW 1X1C1BR,1BA$1.29
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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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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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Missouri, including Kansas City. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Western Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Western Hills is at Legacy Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Western Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Western Hills Apartment is $740 at Waldo Heights.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Western Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Western Hills is starting from $895 at Legacy Apartments.

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