Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightwater Neighborhood of Leawood, KS from $595 (41 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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Waldo Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waldo Plaza

207-323 W 77th StKansas City, MO 64114

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Corinth Valley
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Corinth Valley

3500 W 83rd StPrairie Village, KS 66208
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COURTYARD
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

COURTYARD

1015 E 68th StKansas 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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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 Paddock
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corinth Paddock

8018 Mohawk StPrairie Village, KS 66208
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Corinth Garden
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Corinth Garden

3917 W 84th StPrairie Village, KS 66207
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Kenilworth Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kenilworth Apartments

4120 W 94th TerPrairie Village, KS 66207
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Meadow Lake Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Lake Plaza

7504 Wyoming StKansas City, MO 64114
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WORNALL HEIGHTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WORNALL HEIGHTS

9702 Wornall RdKansas City, MO 64114
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Brightwater, Leawood, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brightwater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brightwater area of Kansas City, KS 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 Brightwater apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

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
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$914
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Willow CreekEast Mid A21BR,1BA$951
Wornall Place Apartments & Townhomes1x1.5Apt1BR,1BA$995
The GroveOne BedroomStudio,1BA$1,095
Riviera Apartments1/1.00 - 9001BR,1BA$1,099
Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom with Fireplace1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwater, KS

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightwater 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 Brightwater apartment is the 2x1.5TH Model at Wornall Place Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,425 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Legacy East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brightwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WORNALL HEIGHTS2B 2.5B TH2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Wornall Place Apartments & Townhomes2x1.5TH2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Corinth Valley1x1 926 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.57
Riviera Apartments2/1.00 - 9002BR,1BA$1.33
Corinth Garden2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Willow CreekWest Mid A21BR,1BA$1.27
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Legacy Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Brightwater, Leawood, KS

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Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brightwater Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brightwater?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brightwater Apartment?

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

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

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

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