Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kentucky Hills Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Woodwin Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodwin Townhomes

15609 E US Highway 24Independence, MO 64050
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Liberty Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Commons

105 W Elizabeth StIndependence, MO 64050
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709 W Truman Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

709 W Truman Rd

709 W Truman RdIndependence, MO 64050
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Kentucky Hills, Independence, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kentucky Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kentucky Hills area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Independence Towers priced from $650. Pleasant Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Kentucky Hills apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Independence TowersStudioStudio,1BA$650
Pleasant Grove Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$699
Hillside ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio,1BA$750
Manor RidgeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Maple Manor ApartmentsMM 2 Bedroom 8502BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kentucky Hills, MO

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kentucky Hills area is the $1.21 price per square foot MM 2 Bedroom 850 Model at Maple Manor Apartments in the in the Rock Creek neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Kentucky Hills apartment is the One Bed One Bath Model at Manor Ridge starting at $750 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Rock Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kentucky Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maple Manor ApartmentsMM 2 Bedroom 8502BR,1BA$1.21
Manor RidgeOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
11308 E Aaron Ln, Unit 1130811308 E Aaron Ln2BR,1BA$1.70
Independence TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.52
Hillside ApartmentsJunior 1-BedStudio ,1BA$1.97
Pleasant Grove Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kentucky Hills, Independence, MO

Ranked #25

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kentucky Hills Neighborhood in Independence, MO

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kentucky Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kentucky Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kentucky Hills is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kentucky Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Kentucky Hills is Independence Towers which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Kentucky Hills costs $1,280.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kentucky Hills?

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 1 regular apartments in Kentucky Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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