Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Creek Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $600 (6 Rentals)

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125 N Ward RdIndependence, MO 64050

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Cheapest Available Mill Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mill Creek area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Independence Tower priced from $760. Stoneybrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Mill Creek apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Independence TowerStudio /1Studio,1BA$760
Stoneybrook Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$850
Palmer PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill Creek, MO

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill Creek area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3x1.5 Townhome Reno Model at Roosevelt in the in the Rock Creek neighborhood starting from $1,340. The second greatest value Mill Creek apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Stoneybrook Apartments starting at $850 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Spring Branch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mill Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roosevelt3x1.5 Townhome Reno3BR,1.5BA$1.21
Stoneybrook Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Regency Manor IITwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Market 1900The St Charles1BR,1BA$1.63
Palmer PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.70
Independence TowerStudio /1Studio ,1BA$1.90

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Mill Creek, Independence, MO

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mill Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mill Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mill Creek is at Independence Tower listed at $760.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mill Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mill Creek Apartment is $890 at Independence Tower.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mill Creek is starting from $850 at Stoneybrook Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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