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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Modern amenities
  • Small-town living experience
  • Convenient highway access
  • Professionals

Location

1800 W Jesse James Rd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024, USA
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Management

Rentovative

Leasing office

(816) 319-4121

Property Overview

Hillside Apartments offers an impressive range of modern amenities and spacious floor plans, highlighted by a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.3. With a competitive price rating of 9 out of 10, excellent location, and high trustworthiness score, it provides an attractive option for renters seeking value. The property is noted for its pet-friendly features, ensuring convenience for pet owners within a charming small-town atmosphere.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Hillside Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hillside Apartments 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

  • More space
  • Dishwasher
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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Renovated 1bed - 1bath Apartment!1 bed1.5 bath700 sqft$895 /mo1 unit available
2x1.52 bed1.5 bath900 sqft$1,045 /mo1 unit availableHillside Apartments www rentovative com hillside Virtual Tour (1bed tour ONLY currently): https mls ricoh360 com d009f35f-7f67-4556-92b6-8abfc53a506f Renovated 2bed - 1.1 bath Apartment: (1 and Half Baths) • Luxury Vinyl Floors • Updated Finishes and Appliances • Minutes to Kansas City, Liberty and More • Right off I-35, next to Scooters Coffee Utilities: • Electric and Gas paid by Tenant • Water/Sewer/Trash billed back to Tenant, Flat Rate. Pets: • Cats & Small Dogs Allowed (25lbs or less when fully grown) • 1x $250 Pet Fee • $25/month Pet Rent • 1 Dog Limit Features: • Newly Renovated and Updated • Lovely, manicured grounds • Convenient Laundry Facilities Onsite • High-speed Internet Available 3D Virtual Tour Here: https mls ricoh360 com 023f0607-9123-4f52-b2eb-6f75c3adb4c4 a31cfe1d-a38e-4bad-b9a7-3bdb4768c81e Screening Criteria Listed on our Website: www Rentovative com Hillside Showings by Appointments Only: 1800 W Jesse James Rd Excelsior Springs, MO

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Amenities for Hillside Apartments

Appliances

DishwasherGas Range
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Hillside Apartments

HomeApartments in Excelsior Springs Hillside Apartments

Hillside Apartments, located in the scenic town of Excelsior Springs, MO, offers residents a peaceful, small-town living experience while still being close to the excitement of Kansas City. Nestled at 1800 West Jesse James Road, the complex is surrounded by nature, offering easy access to hiking trails, parks, and the beautiful local golf course, Excelsior Springs Golf Course. The community offers modern amenities and spacious floor plans, perfect for professionals, families, and anyone looking for a balance of comfort and convenience. Living here also means enjoying proximity to local attractions like the Hall of Waters and the historic downtown Excelsior Springs, known for its charming shops, restaurants, and the renowned Elms Hotel & Spa. With convenient highway access, residents can quickly reach the larger urban areas for work or leisure, making Hillside Apartments a wonderful place to call home.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Hillside Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hillside Apartments 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 Hillside Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Hillside Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Hillside Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Hillside Apartments 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.
Hillside Apartments 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 Hillside Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Best for location-based rental searches.

Jigar Bhanushali.

Jigar Bhanushali.

May 01, 2023

Had a wonderful stay! The property is clean, secure, and well-managed, with thoughtful updates that make living here so comfortable.

Om Goswami

Om Goswami

Nov 26, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Hillside Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Hillside Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 125 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
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Rent trends in Excelsior Springs

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 5% higher than 1-bedrooms in Excelsior Springs.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Hillside Apartments to be 6% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Excelsior Springs.

Median rents as of Feb 7 2026.
Excelsior Springs
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Excelsior Springs
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$800
May 2024$800
August 2024$775
September 2024$787
October 2024$831
November 2024$743
December 2024$759
March 2025$827
May 2025$795
June 2025$795
October 2025$795
November 2025$822
December 2025$850
January 2026$850
February 2026$850

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $895.
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Schools near Hillside Apartments

Cornerstone Elementary School

1901 wornall rd

excelsior springs, MO, 64024

PK, K-5Public
C+

Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Center

500 north jesse james rd

excelsior springs, MO, 64024

PKPublic

Lens

2215 south campus dr

kearney, MO, 64060

3-5Public
A-

Kearney Early Education Center

150 w state route 92

kearney, MO, 64060

PKPublic

Missouri City Elementary School

700 e main

missouri city, MO, 64072

K-8Public
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Getting around Excelsior Springs near 1800 W Jesse James Rd

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

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

Cycling

1/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.

Points of interest for 1800 W Jesse James Rd, Excelsior Springs

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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