Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hill Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (170 Rentals)

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4431 The Paseo

Kansas CityMO64110

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3837 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111

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4128 Roanoke Rd

Kansas CityMO64111

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Knaack Properties
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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4057 Warwick BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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Washington
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3747-3749 Washington StKansas City, MO 64111
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The Luxor
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The Luxor

1202-1206 E 37th StKansas City, MO 64109
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4035 Charlotte
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4035 Charlotte

4035-4039 Charlotte StKansas City, MO 64110
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Sunset Hill, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Hill area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 4201-4205 Harrison St priced from $750. Malvern Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $751. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4201-4205 Harrison St4201 Harrison St1BR,1BA$750
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$751
z-051524-Afton Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath2BR,2BA$795
Mission Road StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$800
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
KCK ApartmentsKCK Apartment1BR,1BA$825
Netherland & MonarchStudio DStudio,1BA$825
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$845
z-112124-Immanuel Manor1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
The Nelle - 3734 -3736 WarwickBlvdNelle1x11BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill, MO

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill area is the $1.25 price per square foot 4727 Jarboe Street Model at 4727 Jarboe Street, Unit Apt. 32 in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Sunset Hill apartment is the 1209 Southwest Blvd Model at 1209 Southwest Blvd, Unit 1 starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Roanoke neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4727 Jarboe Street, Unit Apt. 324727 Jarboe Street2BR,2BA$1.25
1209 Southwest Blvd, Unit 11209 Southwest Blvd2BR,1BA$1.25
The Residences at Park 39A31BR,1BA$1.28
z-051524-Afton Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.88
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
Roanoke Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.23
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.12
Puckett PointeRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
4201-4205 Harrison St4201 Harrison St1BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset Hill, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Missouri and customized analysis for South Central Kansas City. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Sunset Hill Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunset Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunset Hill is at Malvern Hill Apartment Homes listed at $751.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Hill Apartment is $750 at 4201-4205 Harrison St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Hill is starting from $795 at z-051524-Afton Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sunset Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunset Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments and starts from $1,275.

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