Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lees Summit Neighborhood of Lees Summit, MO from $700 (20 Rentals)

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The Donovan
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$1,264 - $2,409
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Donovan

837 Donovan RdLee's Summit, MO 64086
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Sage Crossing
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sage Crossing

600 NE Howard StLee's Summit, MO 64063
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Strasbourg Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strasbourg Apartments

3 NW O'Brien RdLee's Summit, MO 64063
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The Clearing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Clearing

805 SW Mill StLee's Summit, MO 64081
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Heritage Park Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Park Villas

101 NW Murray RdLee's Summit, MO 64081
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Le Grand Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Le Grand Apartments

305 SE Grand AveLee's Summit, MO 64063
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Downtown Lees Summit, Lee's Summit, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Lees Summit Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lees Summit area of Kansas City, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at The Lodge Apartments priced from $950. Maple Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $953. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lees Summit apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lodge ApartmentsRehab Unit2BR,2BA$950
Maple EstatesMaple North 2x12BR,1BA$953
The Clearing1 Bed, 1 Bath - 630 SF1BR,1BA$999
Summit East Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Strasbourg ApartmentsStrasbourg Apts - 5-32BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lees Summit, MO

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lees Summit area is the $1.71 price per square foot Raka Model at Elevate 114 Apartments of Lees Summit in the in the Henley Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Downtown Lees Summit apartment is the 800 NE Ball Dr Model at 800 NE Ball Dr, Unit Unit - C starting at $1,100 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Henley Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lees Summit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elevate 114 Apartments of Lees SummitRaka2BR,2BA$1.71
800 NE Ball Dr, Unit Unit - C800 NE Ball Dr2BR,1BA$1.38
Strasbourg ApartmentsStrasbourg Apts - 5-232BR,1BA$1.44
Summit SquareA2 1x1 785 sqft1BR,1BA$1.78
The Lodge ApartmentsRehab Unit2BR,2BA$1.22
Summit East Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Summit Ridge ApartmentsElbert1BR,1BA$1.79
The Clearing1 Bed, 1 Bath - 630 SF1BR,1BA$1.59
Pheasant Run ApartmentsAR1BR,1BA$1.99
Maple EstatesME - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.89

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Downtown Lees Summit, Lees Summit, MO

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Downtown Lees Summit, Lees Summit, and the greater Kansas City area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lees Summit Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lees Summit?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lees Summit is Maple Estates which is listed at $998, while the average apartment in Downtown Lees Summit costs $1,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Lees Summit?

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 50 regular apartments in Downtown Lees Summit 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 Downtown Lees Summit?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Lees Summit have an average cost of $530 which is $1,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lees Summit.

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