Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sycamore Neighborhood of Independence, MO from $300 (12 Rentals)

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Gaslight Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gaslight Square

14002 E 35th StIndependence, MO 64055
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Canterbury
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury

4300 S Canterbury PlIndependence, MO 64055
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Cliffside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliffside Apartments

17401 E US Highway 40Independence, MO 64055
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Williamsburg Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Square

4430 S Liberty AveIndependence, MO 64055

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Sycamore, Independence, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sycamore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sycamore area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Oxford Commons priced from $600. The Hudson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Sycamore apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$790
Meadowbrook ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$850
Coventry Park KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$855
Glendale at the Mansion Apartments1C1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sycamore, MO

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sycamore area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath + Flex Space (Fireplace Optional) Model at The Adirondack in the in the Hanthorn neighborhood starting from $1,579. The second greatest value Sycamore apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Alta Village Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Southern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sycamore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Adirondack2 Bed 2 Bath + Flex Space (Fireplace Optional)2BR,2BA$1.43
Alta Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Indy Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.38
Coventry Park KC Apartments LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Cedar Ridge Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Stonegate Meadows Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Stone Oak Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | C1BR,1BA$1.45
The HudsonOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Oval Spring Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | A1BR,1BA$1.58
Oxford CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sycamore, Independence, MO

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sycamore Neighborhood in Independence, MO

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

33 / 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 Sycamore Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sycamore?

The cheapest apartment in Sycamore is Oxford Commons which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Sycamore costs $2,125.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sycamore?

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 5 regular apartments in Sycamore 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 Sycamore?

Cheap apartments in Sycamore have an average cost of $249 which is $1,876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sycamore.

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