Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Manor Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Cliffside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliffside Apartments

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

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3950 S Jackson DrIndependence, MO 64057
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17311 E US Highway 40Independence, MO 64055

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Cheapest Available Highland Manor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Manor area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Stone Oak Apartments priced from $985. Glendale at the Mansion Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Highland Manor apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$985
Glendale at the Mansion Apartments1A1BR,1BA$999
Coventry Park KC Apartments LLC - Condos2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,050
Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,105
Indy Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Manor, MO

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Manor area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3B 2.5B TH w/NB Model at GLENDALE TOWNHOMES in the in the Southern neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Highland Manor apartment is the C2 Meadowood Model at Arabella starting at $2,090 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Little Blue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Manor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GLENDALE TOWNHOMES3B 2.5B TH w/NB3BR,2.5BA$1.00
ArabellaC2 Meadowood2BR,2BA$1.58
Azure ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.57
The Adirondack2 Bed 2 Bath + Flex Space (Fireplace Optional)2BR,2BA$1.37
Coventry Park KC Apartments LLC - Condos2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Indy Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.57
Pepperwood ApartmentsSassafras Laurel1BR,1BA$1.46
CornerstoneThe Cornerstone Renovated1BR,1BA$1.63
Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$1.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Manor Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Manor?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Manor is Stone Oak Apartments which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Highland Manor costs $2,006.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Manor?

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 12 regular apartments in Highland Manor 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 Highland Manor?

Cheap apartments in Highland Manor have an average cost of $171 which is $1,835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Manor.

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