Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Washington Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Cimarron Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cimarron Apartments

525 Stone Arch DrIndependence, MO 64052
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Winner Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Winner Place Apartments

9526-9530 E Winner RdIndependence, MO 64053
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Quarry Ridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Quarry Ridge Apartments

1031 S Brookside AveIndependence, MO 64053
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Mt Washington, Independence, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Washington area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside Apartments priced from $600. Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $779. Here are the most affordable Mt Washington apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$779
Pleasant Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$784
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1BA$1,020
Sterling Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Washington, MO

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Washington area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value Mt Washington 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 Fairland Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.69
Sterling Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Roosevelt ApartmentsThree Bedroom One and 1/2 Bath Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Ridgeview Heights - Newly Renovated Apts!Three Bed One Bath3BR,1BA$0.96
Brookside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Pleasant Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt Washington, Independence, MO

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in Independence, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mt Washington Neighborhood in Independence, MO

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

17 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Washington Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Mt Washington is Brookside Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Mt Washington costs $1,205.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Washington?

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 5 regular apartments in Mt Washington 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 Mt Washington?

Cheap apartments in Mt Washington have an average cost of $370 which is $835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Washington.

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