Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Canterbury
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Canterbury

4300 S Canterbury PlIndependence, MO 64055
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Southern, Independence, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Stonegate Meadows Apartments priced from $850. Oval Spring Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Southern apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stonegate Meadows Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Oval Spring Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | D1BR,1BA$925
Villa Park ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$955
Nolia on the HillMagnolia Renovated1BR,1BA$1,054
Indy Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern, MO

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern area is the $1.58 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath (Fireplace Optional) Model at The Adirondack in the in the Hanthorn neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Southern apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated Model at Indy Ridge starting at $1,090 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Little Blue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Adirondack1 Bed 1 Bath (Fireplace Optional)1BR,1BA$1.58
Indy Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.38
Market 1900 Apartment HomesThe St Charles1BR,1BA$1.47
Oval Spring Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | E1BR,1BA$1.30
Stonegate Meadows Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Villa Park ApartmentsOne bed1BR,1BA$1.36
Eastland Trails ApartmentsBasie1BR,1BA$1.90
Nolia on the HillMagnolia Renovated1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern, Independence, MO

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southern Neighborhood in Independence, MO

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern?

The cheapest apartment in Southern is Stonegate Meadows Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Southern costs $1,484.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern?

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 128 regular apartments in Southern 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 Southern?

Cheap apartments in Southern have an average cost of $800 which is $684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern.

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