
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $300 (20 Rentals)
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107 W 104th St

Waldo Heights

Legacy Apartments

Santa Fe Village

The Ridge at Chestnut

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Western Hills, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Western Hills Studio Apartments | $1,340 | $671 | $4,040 |
Western Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $335 | $5,464 |
Western Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $769 | $7,903 |
Western Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,300 | $4,800 |
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Cheapest Available Western Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Hills area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Waldo Heights priced from $692. Legacy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Western Hills apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Waldo Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $692 |
Legacy Apartments | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Santa Fe Village | 8517 Holmes Rd | Studio,1BA | $730 |
The Ridge at Chestnut | Tower One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Willow Creek | Old Mid A1 | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Hills, MO
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Western Hills area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2-Bedroom/1 Bathroom Model at The Pines at Red Bridge in the in the Legacy East neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Western Hills apartment is the 2 BR x 1 Bath Model at Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Legacy East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Pines at Red Bridge | 2-Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Roseland Court Luxury Duplexes | 2 BR x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Waldo Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Cloverset Valley | Cedar (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Corinth Gardens | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
The Ridge at Chestnut | Garden One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Life at Legacy Fountains | 1 Bedroom 1Bathroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Waldo Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Windsong Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Willow Creek | South A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Getting Around the Western Hills Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western Hills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Western Hills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Western Hills is at Legacy Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Western Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Western Hills Apartment is $692 at Waldo Heights.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Western Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Western Hills is starting from $769 at Waldo Heights.
What is the most affordable Western Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Western Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Santa Fe Village and starts from $1,300.
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