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  • Pet Friendly

Location

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

Zenith Group Management

Leasing office

(816) 451-9534

Open 

Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

Life at Highland Village scores highly across various aspects, earning an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5, reflecting its appeal to renters. Notable features include a competitive price rating of 10, excellent amenities rated at 9, and a prime location also rated 9, providing easy access to essential services and leisure. Additionally, the property is recognized for its pet-friendly outdoor spaces and benefits from transparent management, garnering a trustworthiness rating of 7.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Life at Highland Village is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Life at Highland Village has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1b/1b classic1 bed1 bath620 sqft$825 /mo
1b/1b standard1 bed1 bath620 sqft$850 /mo2 units available
1b/1b deluxe1 bed1 bath620 sqft$895 /mo2 units available
2b/1b standard2 bed1 bath720 sqft$899–$995 /mo7 units available
2b/1b classic2 bed1 bath720 sqft$899 /mo
2b/1b deluxe2 bed1 bath720 sqft$995 /mo3 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

One-time.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Admin Fee

One-time.

$150

Deposit

One-time. Refundable: 100%.

$300

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Units185
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About Life at Highland Village

HomeApartments in Kansas City Life at Highland Village

Life at Highland Village cost $825–$995 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: on-site laundry and swimming pool. Located at 8619 E 61st Ter, Kansas City, MO 64129, USA, Life at Highland Village has 1 — 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Kansas City, renting an apartment at Life at Highland Village is 28% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Kansas City include but are not limited to: 500 E 8th St, 4800 Oak St, 14500 E Bannister Rd, 3560 Broadway Blvd


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Life at Highland Village is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Life at Highland Village has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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·9A 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 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A 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.
While Life at Highland Village does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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 provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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

Images Available
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 24% 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 Apr 18 2026.
Kansas City
A table of studio rental data trends in Kansas City
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$895
June 2024$885
July 2024$922
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$994

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Can I afford to live at 8619 E 61st Ter?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

Slide to adjust the percentage of your monthly income you are willing to spend on rent.
The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$33,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $33,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $825.
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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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