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Blue Springs, MO Area Guide

A great place to enjoy nature, right on the edge of Kansas City.

Commuter Suburb Outdoors Parks Schools

Being less than half an hour’s drive from downtown Kansas City, Blue Springs is conveniently located for commuters as well as for shopping, dining, and entertainment in the larger urban center. Houses and apartments on the west side of town offer easy access to the enormous Fleming Park, a gorgeous public nature preserve that contains miles of trails and two large lakes for folks to enjoy. Parents will appreciate the abundance of exceptionally high-performing schools and the low crime rate.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Blue Springs, MO is $1,077 for one bedroom, $1,364 for two bedrooms, and $1,784 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blue Springs has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,077/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$2,007/month
1,422 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,503/month
1,154 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Blue Springs, MO is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Daniel Young Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

James Walker Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

John Nowlin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Sunny Pointe Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

James Lewis Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Moreland Ridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Paul Kinder Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Brittany Hill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Liggett Trail Education Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Blue Springs South High

Public

Grades 9-12

Blue Springs High

Public

Grades 9-12

Valley View High

Public

Grades 9-12

Liggett Trail Education Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
  • Kemper Outdoor Education Center
  • Fleming Park
  • George Owens Nature Park
  • Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Airports

  • Kansas City International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.