Harrisonville, MO

52 Apartments for Rent

Angelica Bridges, an actress known mostly for her work on Bay Watch, was born in Harrisonville, MO.

The city of Harrisonille, Missouri was founded in 1837. The town is named for the man responsible for securing the land grant, Congressman Albert G. Harrison, that enabled the town to come into existence. The town suffered greatly during the American Civil War, however it was spared the fate inflicted upon other counties in the area -- depopulation. The city covers just over ten square miles and has a population of approximately 10,000 residents.

Moving to Harrisonville

Considered the gateway to the Missouri Lakes, Harrisonville is a lovely little town to live in. It is a great place to work, as well. The majority of the population works in the manufacturing industry, however there are also opportunities in other fields. The town is located near several small lakes for fishing and boating, and has a fabulous Country Club, a gun shooting range and great shopping opportunities. It's a great place to find an apartment to call home.

House rental prices are not high, but they are considerably pricier than the cost of buying houses. As with most small towns, you won't see a lot of high rise property rentals. Apartment buildings are generally not more than two or three stories high. A personal inspection is important when renting because you do not really know what you will get just by reading the ad. Some of the not-so-great features may be left out of the description or glossed over with pretty words. A personal visit to the place will also give you a chance to meet the landlord. It is always a good idea to meet the landlord before you move in to make sure this is a person you will enjoy renting from, or at least be able to tolerate.

In order to rent here, you are going to need to gather all your personal and financial documents necessary to show your landlord. These include a copy of your ID, your credit report, bank statements, pay stubs, letter of employment, references and anything else that he or she might ask for. Bring all these with you in a neat little folder whenever you head out to meet your prospective landlords. That way if you find a place that you love, you can jump on it right away! Being able to act quickly can sometimes mean the difference between getting an apartment or losing it!

A little meet and greet with the neighbors can also be very beneficial. After all, you could be living next to these people for quite a few years! Ask them any questions you might have about the particularities of the neighborhood and the perks and downsides of living there. As for your landlord, you can ask him or her questions about the specific apartment, like how old the building is, if there's any chance they will raise the rent in coming years, etc.

Neighborhoods of Harrisonville

Although Harrisonville has not grown much over the past hundred years or so, most of the homes are less than twenty-five years old. Makes you wonder what they were doing during all of those years in between? There was a small building boom during the early 2000's, but this has dropped off to nearly zero. Here are some neighborhoods you may want to look into when searching for a new place to live.

Blue Grass Acres: This small community contains only twelve households, so if this were you want to lay your hat, you better keep a sharp look out for a vacancy. The places for rent here are scarce but great if you are able to score one!

Camelot Estates: This is not King Arthur's Camelot, but you will feel like king when you live here! The beautiful homes are very affordable, so grab yours before they are all gone.

Chapel Heights: There are fifty-two homes in this community. And as with all homes in Harrisonville, MO, they are very beautiful and very affordable.

Chilton's Place: This small community of twenty houses is located near health and medical centers, fabulous restaurants and great shopping opportunities.

Marler Wirt Park: This area is a beautiful park surrounded by a number of apartment complexes where you can find one and two bedroom apartments for reasonable rents.

Living in Harrisonville

If small town living is what you desire, Harrisonville, MO is a great choice! The streets are safe, the crime rate is very low and the prices are right. It has all the charm of small town life while still offering access to the convenience and special amenities of urban living. It has a moderate cost of living and the city goes out of its way to continue improving the quality of life for its residents. Route 49 runs along the edge of town and there is a hub of shops and restaurants along E. Mechanic Street, including the Tequila House and Mazzio's Pizza. City Park is one of the most beautiful spots in the city and you can enjoy the scenic views of City Lake and Lake Luna in your spare time!