Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadowbrook Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Meadowbrook Heights, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meadowbrook Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadowbrook Heights area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at The Bristol Apartments priced from $850. The Ethans Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,009. Here are the most affordable Meadowbrook Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bristol ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Ethans ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,009
Robin Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadowbrook Heights, MO

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meadowbrook Heights area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Model at Arden Homes at Staley in the in the Kings Gate neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Meadowbrook Heights apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at The Bristol Apartments starting at $2,153 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Romey Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadowbrook Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arden Homes at Staley3 bedroom 2.5 bath3BR,2.5BA$1.56
The Bristol ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.85
97 @ North Oak2 Bed 2 Bath (fireplace optional)2BR,2BA$1.42
North Oak Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
Woodstone at Metro North CrossingThe Kirkwood1BR,1BA$1.59
Manor Homes of Fox CrestA11BR,1BA$1.78
Steeplechase ApartmentsArundel1BR,1BA$1.55
Northland Heights Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.50
The Ethans ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.58
Robin Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Meadowbrook Heights, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #174

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Meadowbrook Heights Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadowbrook Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadowbrook Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Meadowbrook Heights is The Ethans Apartments which is listed at $1,009, while the average apartment in Meadowbrook Heights costs $3,009.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadowbrook Heights?

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 1 regular apartments in Meadowbrook Heights 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 Meadowbrook Heights?

Cheap apartments in Meadowbrook Heights have an average cost of $527 which is $2,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadowbrook Heights.

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