Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Acres Neighborhood of Lees Summit, MO from $700 (11 Rentals)

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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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Morningside Acres, Lee's Summit, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Morningside Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morningside Acres 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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,101. Here are the most affordable Morningside Acres apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lodge ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$950
Maple EstatesME - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,101
Strasbourg ApartmentsStrasbourg Apts - 1-192BR,1BA$1,150
Pheasant Run ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,168
Summit Ridge ApartmentsElbert1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside Acres, MO

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morningside Acres area is the $1.37 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Baths Townhome Model at Maple 36 in the in the Henley Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,894. The second greatest value Morningside Acres apartment is the 216 NE Douglas St Model at 216 NE Douglas St, Unit #1 starting at $1,600 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Henley Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morningside Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maple 363 Bedroom 2.5 Baths Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.37
216 NE Douglas St, Unit #1216 NE Douglas St3BR,1BA$1.42
Strasbourg ApartmentsStrasbourg Apts - 1-192BR,1BA$1.44
800 NE Ball Dr, Unit - C800 NE Ball Dr2BR,1BA$1.28
The Lodge ApartmentsRehab Unit2BR,2BA$1.28
Summit SquareA1 1x1 726 sqft1BR,1BA$1.91
TrilogyA21BR,1BA$2.21
Summit Ridge ApartmentsElbert1BR,1BA$1.73
Pheasant Run ApartmentsAR1BR,1BA$2.16
Maple EstatesME - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.08

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Morningside Acres, Lees Summit, MO

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Kansas City, Missouri. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Morningside Acres Neighborhood in Lees Summit, MO

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morningside Acres Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Morningside Acres?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Morningside Acres is under $1,449.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Morningside Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Morningside Acres is Maple Estates which is listed at $1,101, while the average apartment in Morningside Acres costs $1,906.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Morningside Acres?

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 49 regular apartments in Morningside Acres 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 Morningside Acres?

Cheap apartments in Morningside Acres have an average cost of $735 which is $1,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Morningside Acres.

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