Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruskin Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $600 (10 Rentals)

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Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ruskin Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ruskin Heights area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Jefferson Place East priced from $675. Oak Tree Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Ruskin Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Oak Tree Square1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Blue Ridge Place1x11BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruskin Heights, MO

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruskin Heights area is the $1.26 price per square foot 8302 E 111 Terrace Model at 8302 E 111 Terrace in the in the Ruskin Hills neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Ruskin Heights apartment is the two bedroom Model at Calico Farms starting at $925 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Red Bridge North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ruskin Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8302 E 111 Terrace8302 E 111 Terrace3BR,1BA$1.26
Calico Farmstwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Oak Tree Square2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.02
Prairie WalkSullivan2BR,1BA$1.28
Blue Ridge Place1x11BR,1BA$1.00
Meadowood ApartmentsThe Lakewood1BR,1BA$1.23
Arbors of GrandviewDOGWOOD1BR,1BA$1.39
Jefferson Place East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ruskin Heights, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #239

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Ruskin Heights Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruskin Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruskin Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruskin Heights Apartment is $675 at Jefferson Place East.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ruskin Heights is starting from $900 at Oak Tree Square.

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