
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hill Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (170 Rentals)
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4201-4205 Harrison St

z-051524-Afton Apartments

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

Netherland & Monarch

Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek

The Nelle - 3734 -3736 WarwickBlvd

The Residences at Park 39
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4431 The Paseo

4445 Terrace St

Plaza Apartment Center

Roanoke Apartments

Infinity at Plaza West

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

1115 E 41st St

3640 SW Trafficway
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1312 W 39th St

Plaza Point Apartments

Westport Manor Apartments

3837 Main St

The Coleman - 809-811 E 42nd

Westley on Broadway

Grotto Apartments

4200 Locust St, Unit 1S

3817 Central St, Unit 3N

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Vanderbilt Place E 42nd

The Belmar - 916-918 E 39th

4414 Jarboe Street Townhomes

5646 Lydia Ave

3631 Walnut St

4616 Tracy Ave

3618 Pennsylvania Ave

4128 Roanoke Rd
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102 E 38th St, Unit 102 W38th St

4511 Roanoke Pkwy

Lux: Katz on Main / Wonderland in Crossroads

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209 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.
Sunset Hill, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Hill Studio Apartments | $1,394 | $699 | $3,294 |
Sunset Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $750 | $4,180 |
Sunset Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $795 | $5,410 |
Sunset Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $1,100 | $5,580 |
Sunset Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,650 | $2,449 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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4201-4205 Harrison St | 4201 Harrison St | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $751 |
z-051524-Afton Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $795 |
Mission Road Studios | Classic | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
KCK Apartments | KCK Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Netherland & Monarch | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $825 |
The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
z-112124-Immanuel Manor | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Nelle - 3734 -3736 WarwickBlvd | Nelle1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4727 Jarboe Street, Unit Apt. 32 | 4727 Jarboe Street | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
1209 Southwest Blvd, Unit 1 | 1209 Southwest Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
The Residences at Park 39 | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
z-051524-Afton Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Roanoke Court Apartments | One Bedroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Puckett Pointe | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
4201-4205 Harrison St | 4201 Harrison St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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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