
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rockwood Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $600 (10 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Studio Apartments | $904 | $625 | $1,739 |
| Rockwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $921 | $720 | $1,163 |
| Rockwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $885 | $1,664 |
| Rockwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $1,100 | $1,645 |
| Rockwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $1,505 | $1,505 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rockwood Neighborhood of Independence, MO.
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Cheapest Available Rockwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rockwood area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside Apartments priced from $695. Stadium View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Rockwood apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Stadium View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Oxford Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockwood, MO
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockwood area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3405 S Oxford Ave Model at 3405 S Oxford Ave, Unit 3405 Oxford Ave in the in the Blue Valley neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Rockwood 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 Eastwood Hills East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3405 S Oxford Ave, Unit 3405 Oxford Ave | 3405 S Oxford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Sterling Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Roosevelt | 3x1.5 Townhome Reno | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| 504 Blue Ridge Blvd, Unit B | 504 Blue Ridge Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Oxford Commons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
| Hampton Court Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Stadium View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Winner Place Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Stonegate Meadows Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rockwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rockwood is under $1,020.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockwood?
The cheapest apartment in Rockwood is Brookside Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Rockwood costs $1,505.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rockwood?
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 6 regular apartments in Rockwood 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 Rockwood?
Cheap apartments in Rockwood have an average cost of $933 which is $572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockwood.
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