Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heart of Independence Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $300 (24 Rentals)

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1417 W Short Ave, Unit B

1417 W Short Ave
IndependenceMO64050

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Maple Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Avenue

604 W Maple AveIndependence, MO 64050
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Royal Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

10903 E 19th St SIndependence, MO 64052
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Grandview Estates
2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Estates

125 N Ward RdIndependence, MO 64050
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Hillside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

414 Hillside DrIndependence, MO 64050
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Gaslight Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gaslight Square

14002 E 35th StIndependence, MO 64055
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Cheapest Available Heart of Independence Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heart of Independence area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments priced from $699. Timber Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Heart of Independence apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$699
Timber Creek ApartmentsClassic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$829
Roosevelt1x1 Triplex Reno1BR,1BA$875
Maple Manor ApartmentsMM 2 Bedroom 8502BR,1BA$965
Pleasant Grove ApartmentsClassic 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heart of Independence, MO

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heart of Independence area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Sterling Creek Apartments in the in the Cunningham Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Heart of Independence apartment is the MM 2 Bedroom 850 Model at Maple Manor Apartments starting at $965 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Rock Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heart of Independence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sterling Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Maple Manor ApartmentsMM 2 Bedroom 8502BR,1BA$1.14
Glendale at the Mansion Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.69
Nolia on the HillRose Renovated1BR,1BA$2.04
Palmer PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.70
Timber Creek ApartmentsDeluxe 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Pleasant Grove ApartmentsRefreshed 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
11308 E Aaron Ln, Unit 1130811308 E Aaron Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
Roosevelt1x1 Triplex Reno1BR,1BA$1.94
Hillside ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio ,1BA$1.84

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Heart Of Independence, Independence, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heart of Independence Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Heart of Independence Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Heart of Independence Apartment is $829 at Timber Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Heart of Independence Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Heart of Independence is starting from $965 at Maple Manor Apartments.

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