Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brightwater Neighborhood of Leawood, KS from $500 (36 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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COURTYARD
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

COURTYARD

1015 E 68th StKansas 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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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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Kenilworth Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kenilworth Apartments

4120 W 94th TerPrairie Village, KS 66207
Corporate Housing
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WORNALL HEIGHTS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WORNALL HEIGHTS

9702 Wornall RdKansas City, MO 64114
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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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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
Riviera ApartmentsHW 1X1C1BR,1BA$900
Waldo PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Willow CreekSouth A21BR,1BA$925
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,077
Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom with Fireplace1BR,1BA$1,250
Kenilworth ApartmentsCatalina Renovated | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,317
Corinth Valley1x1 925 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1,372

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brightwater, KS

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brightwater area is the $1.66 price per square foot Canterbury B Renovated | 2 Bed | 2 Bath Model at Kenilworth Apartments in the in the Foxhill neighborhood starting from $1,993. The second greatest value Brightwater apartment is the 1x1 902 sq.ft. Model at Corinth Valley starting at $1,427 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Bel Air 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.
Kenilworth ApartmentsCanterbury B Renovated | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
Corinth Valley1x1 902 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1.58
The Ridge at ChestnutGarden One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17
Corinth Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Waldo Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Fountainhead ApartmentsA2 - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
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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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Brightwater, Leawood, KS

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $847 at Waldo Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

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