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  • Pet Friendly

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8619 E 61st Ter, Kansas City, MO 64129, USA|Lewis Heights
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Management

Zenith Group Management

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Leasing office

(816) 355-3258

Open 

Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

Life at Highland Village is a highly rated community, earning a 9.7/10 overall, with perfect scores for price, location, and quality, indicating strong value, convenience, and an exceptional living standard. With a 9/10 amenities rating, outdoor spaces including a bark park, and a 9/10 trustworthiness score reflecting detailed, transparent information, it offers a compelling option for renters seeking pet-friendly features and a clear picture of the property through its 16 photos.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Life at Highland Village is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1b/1b standard1 bed1 bath620 sqft$874 /mo2 units available
1b/1b deluxe1 bed1 bath620 sqft$920 /mo1 unit available
2b/1b standard2 bed1 bath720 sqft$924–$1,020 /mo9 units available
2b/1b classic2 bed1 bath720 sqft$924 /mo1 unit available
2b/1b deluxe2 bed1 bath720 sqft$1,020 /mo4 units available
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Amenities for Life at Highland Village

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingOutdoor Space
PlaygroundSwimming Pool

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Admin Fee

One-time.

$150

Deposit

One-time. Refund Policy: 100%.

$300

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Units199
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About Life at Highland Village

HomeApartments in Kansas City Life at Highland Village

Proudly presenting The Life at Highland Village Apartments, a community striving to meet all your needs through spacious layouts and modern amenities. Add to these the location of our apartments in Raytown, MO, that connects you to all the parts of the city and you won’t need anything else. You can recharge and enjoy the sun at the pool, socialize with the neighbors at the clubhouse, or play fetch with your fluffy friend at the bark park.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Life at Highland Village is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Life at Highland Village
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Life at Highland Village offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Life at Highland Village goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Life at Highland Village receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Life at Highland Village offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Life at Highland Village has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Life at Highland Village.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Life at Highland Village has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Life at Highland Village is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Life at Highland Village compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Lewis Heights

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 23% lower than 1-bedrooms in Kansas City.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Life at Highland Village to be 32% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Kansas City.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Kansas City
A table of studio rental data trends in Kansas City
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$899
September 2024$898
October 2024$899
November 2024$945
December 2024$952
January 2025$940
February 2025$961
March 2025$957
April 2025$953
May 2025$981
June 2025$961
July 2025$972
August 2025$950
September 2025$951
October 2025$950
November 2025$950
December 2025$960
January 2026$980
February 2026$986
March 2026$993
April 2026$989
May 2026$991
June 2026$982
July 2026$984

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$34,880/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,880 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $872.
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Schools near Life at Highland Village

New Trails Early Learning Center

6325 hunter ave

raytown, MO, 64133

PKPublic

Blue Ridge Elementary School

6410 blue ridge blvd

raytown, MO, 64133

K-5Public
C+

Three Trails Preschool

8812 e gregory

raytown, MO, 64133

PKPublic

Cassell Park Elementary School

10401 east 31st st south

independence, MO, 64052

PK, K-5Public
C

R.J. DeLano Alternative School

3708 linwood

kansas city, MO, 64128

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Kansas City near 8619 E 61st Ter

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 8619 E 61st Ter, Kansas City

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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