Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Royal Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

10903 E 19th St SIndependence, MO 64052
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Gaslight Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gaslight Square

14002 E 35th StIndependence, MO 64055
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Canterbury
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury

4300 S Canterbury PlIndependence, MO 64055
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Williamsburg Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Square

4430 S Liberty AveIndependence, MO 64055

South, Independence, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Oxford Commons priced from $675. Timber Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable South apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Timber Creek ApartmentsClassic StudioStudio,1BA$699
Hampton Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Stadium View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Villa Park ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South, MO

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the South area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Sterling Creek Apartments in the in the Eastwood Hills East neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Stadium View Apartments starting at $800 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Eastwood Hills East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sterling Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Stadium View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Alta Village2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$1.08
Hampton Court Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92
Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Stonegate Meadows Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Villa Park ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$1.22
Whispering Lake ApartmentsThe Cortina1BR,1BA$1.43
Timber Creek ApartmentsDeluxe StudioStudio ,1BA$1.66
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South, Independence, MO

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Neighborhood in Independence, MO

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South?

The cheapest apartment in South is Oxford Commons which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in South costs $1,505.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South?

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 South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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