
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Creek South Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $600 (5 Rentals)
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Rock Creek South, Independence, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rock Creek South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rock Creek South Studio Apartments | $712 | $600 | $825 |
Rock Creek South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $854 | $600 | $1,017 |
Rock Creek South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,022 | $800 | $1,469 |
Rock Creek South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $970 | $1,645 |
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Cheapest Available Rock Creek South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rock Creek South area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside Apartments priced from $600. Oxford Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Rock Creek South apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Oxford Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Winner Place Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Creek South, MO
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rock Creek South area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $970. The second greatest value Rock Creek South 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 Rock Creek South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Green Village Townhomes | 3 bd w/o basement | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.65 |
Sterling Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Alta Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Brookside Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
Williamsburg Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Whispering Lake | The Cortina | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Winner Place Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Pleasant Grove Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Oxford Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRock Creek South, Independence, MO
Ranked #21
Among neighborhoods in Independence, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Rock Creek South Neighborhood in Independence, MO
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Creek South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rock Creek South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rock Creek South is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Creek South?
The cheapest apartment in Rock Creek South is Brookside Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Rock Creek South costs $1,260.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rock Creek 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 40 regular apartments in Rock Creek South 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 Rock Creek South?
Cheap apartments in Rock Creek South have an average cost of $436 which is $824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Creek South.
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