Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Hill Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (176 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Malvern Hill Apartment Homes priced from $725. 4201-4205 Harrison St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Sunset Hill apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$725
4201-4205 Harrison St4201 Harrison St1BR,1BA$750
Plaza Apartment CenterBasement One Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
z-051524-Afton Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath2BR,2BA$795
Mission Road StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$800
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
Netherland & MonarchStudio DStudio,1BA$825
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$845
z-112124-Immanuel Manor1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Hill, MO

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Hill area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3838 Wyandotte St Model at 3838 Wyandotte St, Unit 3838 Wyandotte Lower Apar in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Sunset Hill apartment is the 3813 Central St Model at 3813 Central St, Unit 3S starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Westport 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.
3838 Wyandotte St, Unit 3838 Wyandotte Lower Apar3838 Wyandotte St2BR,1BA$1.25
3813 Central St, Unit 3S3813 Central St2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Plaza 45 Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.26
Midtown WestportTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
z-051524-Afton Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath2BR,2BA$0.88
Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
Roanoke Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.23
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.12

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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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Sunset Hill, Kansas City, MO

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Sunset Hill, Kansas City, MO

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $725.

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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