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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southern 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $850 | $1,529 |
Southern 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $975 | $2,793 |
Southern 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $1,099 | $2,146 |
Southern 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,405 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Neighborhood of Independence, MO.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stonegate Meadows Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Oval Spring Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | D | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Villa Park Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
Nolia on the Hill | Magnolia Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
Indy Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Adirondack | 1 Bed 1 Bath (Fireplace Optional) | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Indy Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Market 1900 Apartment Homes | The St Charles | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Oval Spring Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | E | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Stonegate Meadows Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Villa Park Apartments | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Eastland Trails Apartments | Basie | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Nolia on the Hill | Magnolia Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthern, Independence, MO
Ranked #17
Among neighborhoods in Independence, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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