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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Winner Place ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.65
Sterling Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Alta Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Brookside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Williamsburg SquareA11BR,1BA$1.25
Whispering LakeThe Cortina1BR,1BA$1.43
Winner Place ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Pleasant Grove Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.79
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rock Creek South, Independence, MO

Ranked #21

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 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

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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