Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 39th East Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $700 (16 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gaslight Square

14002 E 35th StIndependence, MO 64055
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury

4300 S Canterbury PlIndependence, MO 64055
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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17401 E US Highway 40Independence, MO 64055
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Williamsburg Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Square

4430 S Liberty AveIndependence, MO 64055

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39th East, Independence, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available 39th East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 39th East area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Oval Spring Apartments priced from $850. Stone Oak Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable 39th East apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oval Spring Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$850
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$985
Glendale at the Mansion Apartments1A1BR,1BA$999
Nolia on the HillGardenia1BR,1BA$1,015
Cottages of Kansas City East Senior LivingOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,017

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 39th East, MO

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the 39th East area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Coventry Park KC Apartments LLC in the in the Oaks Ridge Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value 39th East apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath (Fireplace Optional) Model at The Adirondack starting at $1,289 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Oaks Ridge Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 39th East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coventry Park KC Apartments LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
The Adirondack1 Bed 1 Bath (Fireplace Optional)1BR,1BA$1.63
Indy Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.38
Pepperwood ApartmentsSassafras Laurel1BR,1BA$1.46
CornerstoneThe Cornerstone Renovated1BR,1BA$1.59
Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Cottages of Kansas City East Senior LivingOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Azure ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.72
Oval Spring Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | B1BR,1BA$1.48
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
39th East, Independence, MO

Ranked #3

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the 39th East Neighborhood in Independence, MO

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

8 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 39th East Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in 39th East?

The cheapest apartment in 39th East is Oval Spring Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in 39th East costs $1,675.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 39th East?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in 39th East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in 39th East?

Cheap apartments in 39th East have an average cost of $184 which is $1,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 39th East.

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