Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $500 (39 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
Corporate Housing
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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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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 Linden1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$847
The Brooks at 808Cozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$895
The Ridge at ChestnutTower One Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Riviera ApartmentsHW 1X1C1BR,1BA$900
Willow CreekSouth A21BR,1BA$925
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,077
The Retreat at Woodlands ApartmentsThe Oak Ridge1BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Hills, MO

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Hills area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2 BR x 1 Bath Model at Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Western Hills apartment is the Garden One Bedroom Model at The Ridge at Chestnut starting at $1,010 with a $1.21 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.
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes2 BR x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
The Retreat at Woodlands ApartmentsThe Oak Ridge1BR,1BA$1.43
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
The Linden1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Willow CreekSouth A21BR,1BA$1.30
Riviera ApartmentsHW 1X1C1BR,1BA$1.29
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.60

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

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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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Western Hills, Kansas City, MO

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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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