Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hanthorn Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $600 (27 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

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4300 S Canterbury PlIndependence, MO 64055
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Hanthorn, Independence, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hanthorn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hanthorn area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Oxford Commons priced from $625. Pleasant Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Hanthorn apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Pleasant Grove Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$699
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$805
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
Palmer PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Nolia on the HillRose1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hanthorn, MO

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hanthorn area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3x2 Townhome Reno Model at Roosevelt in the in the Rock Creek neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Hanthorn apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Sterling Creek Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Eastwood Hills East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hanthorn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roosevelt3x2 Townhome Reno3BR,2BA$1.06
Sterling Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
The Adirondack2 Bed 2 Bath + Flex Space (Fireplace Optional)2BR,2BA$1.37
Market 1900 Apartment HomesThe Independence2BR,2BA$1.42
628 E Fair St, Unit A628 E Fair St2BR,1BA$1.11
Indy Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.57
Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Oval Spring Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | D1BR,1BA$1.35
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.44

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Hanthorn, Independence, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hanthorn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hanthorn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hanthorn is under $1,085.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hanthorn?

The cheapest apartment in Hanthorn is Pleasant Grove Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Hanthorn costs $1,549.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hanthorn?

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 14 regular apartments in Hanthorn 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 Hanthorn?

Cheap apartments in Hanthorn have an average cost of $205 which is $1,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hanthorn.

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