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4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110

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Westwood, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Suntree priced from $735. University Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SuntreeSTS1Studio,1BA$735
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$754
Woodbridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$758
JARBOES21BR,1BA$775
Forest Court Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Westport CentralWPC0baStudio,1BA$795
Ricardo8111b_a1BR,1BA$795
SouthridgeMidtown1BR,1BA$815
Windemerewnd0baStudio,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, MO

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.30 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Warwick Court Townhomes in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at The Belmar | Charming Details starting at $1,132 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Warwick Court TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.30
The Belmar | Charming Details2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
ROANOKE VILLAS2B 1B 2F W/D2BR,1BA$1.33
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Puckett PointeRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
4244 TERRACE1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$1.27
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Forest Court Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Westwood, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westwood is under $820.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is Suntree which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $4,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westwood?

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 99 regular apartments in Westwood 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 Westwood?

Cheap apartments in Westwood have an average cost of $201 which is $4,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westwood.

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