Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackburn Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Regency Manor II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Manor II

17701 E 17th Terrace Ct SIndependence, MO 64057
Senior Living
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Regency Manor I
2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Manor I

17700 E 17th Terrace Ct SIndependence, MO 64057
Senior Living
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Hillside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

414 Hillside DrIndependence, MO 64050
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Cliffside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliffside Apartments

17401 E US Highway 40Independence, MO 64055
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Arrow Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arrow Apartments

2141 S Swope DrIndependence, MO 64057
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Coventry Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coventry Park

3926 S Redwood DrIndependence, MO 64055
Corporate Housing

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Cornerstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone

3950 S Jackson DrIndependence, MO 64057
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GLENDALE TOWNHOMES
3 Bedroom Apartments

GLENDALE TOWNHOMES

3005-3033 S Shrank CirIndependence, MO 64055

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Blackburn, Independence, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Blackburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blackburn area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments priced from $699. Arrow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Blackburn apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$699
Arrow ApartmentsStudio - 432 SFStudio,1BA$850
Autumn Place1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$850
Oval Spring Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | E1BR,1BA$975
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$985
Glendale at the Mansion Apartments1A1BR,1BA$999
Burr Oak WoodsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
Trinity WoodsS11BR,1BA$1,080
Nolia on the HillRose1BR,1BA$1,085
Indy Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackburn, MO

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blackburn area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3B 2.5B TH w/NB Model at GLENDALE TOWNHOMES in the in the Southern neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Blackburn apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath (Fireplace Optional) Model at The Adirondack starting at $1,489 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Oaks Ridge Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blackburn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GLENDALE TOWNHOMES3B 2.5B TH w/NB3BR,2.5BA$0.94
The Adirondack2 Bed 2 Bath (Fireplace Optional)2BR,2BA$1.42
Burr Oak WoodsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Indy Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.57
Pepperwood ApartmentsSassafras Laurel1BR,1BA$1.46
CornerstoneThe Cornerstone Renovated1BR,1BA$1.66
Market 1900 Apartment HomesThe St Charles1BR,1BA$1.64
Oval Spring Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | D1BR,1BA$1.35
Autumn Place1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.16
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$1.72

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Blackburn, Independence, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blackburn Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blackburn?

The cheapest apartment in Blackburn is Hillside Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Blackburn costs $1,691.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blackburn?

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 28 regular apartments in Blackburn 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 Blackburn?

Cheap apartments in Blackburn have an average cost of $204 which is $1,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blackburn.

Expert Rental Resources

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