Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackburn Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Regency Manor II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Manor II

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

Regency Manor I

17700 E 17th Terrace Ct SIndependence, MO 64057
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Arrow Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arrow Apartments

2141 S Swope DrIndependence, MO 64057
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Cornerstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone

3950 S Jackson DrIndependence, MO 64057

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 1 Bed unit found at Arrow Apartments priced from $850. Coventry Park KC Apartments LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Blackburn apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrow ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$850
Coventry Park KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$855
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackburn, MO

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blackburn area is the $1.55 price per square foot B3 Model at Azure Apartments in the in the Little Blue neighborhood starting from $1,739. The second greatest value Blackburn apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | F Model at Oval Spring Apartments starting at $1,049 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the McCoy 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.
Azure ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$1.55
Oval Spring Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | F1BR,1BA$1.28
Pepperwood ApartmentsBay Tree1BR,1BA$1.43
Indy Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.38
Coventry Park KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
CornerstoneThe Cornerstone1BR,1BA$1.37
Market 1900 Apartment HomesThe St Charles1BR,1BA$1.76
Nolia on the HillHibiscus Renovated1BR,1BA$1.81
Eastland Trails ApartmentsBasie1BR,1BA$1.80
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$1.57

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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!

Getting Around the Blackburn Neighborhood in Independence, MO

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blackburn Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Blackburn Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Blackburn Apartment is $850 at Arrow Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Blackburn Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Blackburn is starting from $1,070 at Oval Spring Apartments.

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