Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Neighborhood of Overland Park, KS from $300 (34 Rentals)

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Royal Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Court Apartments

8301-8319 Lowell AveOverland Park, KS 66212
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Craigmont Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Craigmont Apartments

9501 Melrose StOverland Park, KS 66214
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Bel Aire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

6601 W 76th StOverland Park, KS 66204
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Flats at 95 Metcalf
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 95 Metcalf

6601 W 94th TerOverland Park, KS 66212
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Glenview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenview Apartments

8831-8837 Glenwood CtOverland Park, KS 66212
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Pinecrest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinecrest Apartments

8455-8459 Lowell StOverland Park, KS 66212

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Sunny Delight
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunny Delight

8325-8335 Lowell AveOverland Park, KS 66212
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South Lake, Overland Park, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lake area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Gardens priced from $835. The Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable South Lake apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Gardens1A-Colonial1BR,1BA$835
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$845
Overland StationKensington1BR,1BA$943
Perry 81Spruce1BR,1BA$1,027
Grant 79Junior-1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,035
Fox Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,055
Louisburg Square Apartments & TownhomesA11BR,1BA$1,056
Georgetown ApartmentsS3 ArtisanStudio,1BA$1,070
Kings Cove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,114

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake, KS

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lake area is the $0.52 price per square foot 7802 Eby St Model at 7802 Eby St, Unit 4 in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value South Lake apartment is the Amber Model at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,690 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Elmhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7802 Eby St, Unit 47802 Eby St1BR,1BA$0.52
Sheridan Ridge TownhomesAmber2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Courtyard ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
87th Street Apartments3x13BR,1BA$1.35
Cedar Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom C2BR,2BA$1.21
Fiesta Square Apartments & TownhomesDiego (B1)2BR,2BA$1.32
Grant Court2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Colonial Gardens2A-Colonial2BR,1BA$1.05
Perry 81Sycamore1BR,1BA$1.36
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Kansas including South Lake, Overland Park, and the greater Kansas City area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the South Lake Neighborhood in Overland Park, KS

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lake is under $1,114.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lake?

The cheapest apartment in South Lake is Colonial Gardens which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in South Lake costs $2,697.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lake?

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 2 regular apartments in South Lake 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 South Lake?

Cheap apartments in South Lake have an average cost of $281 which is $2,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lake.

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