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property at 302 N Oakley Ave

$1,075

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

302 N Oakley Ave

Kansas CityMO64123
property at 600 E 8th St

$1,100 - $1,250

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jun 1

600 E 8th St

Kansas CityMO64106

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Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Independence Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Independence Plaza area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Smart Lofts on Gladstone priced from $695. Old Town Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Independence Plaza apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$695
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$725
White Hall Lofts1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
2600-2614 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
929 ResidencesThe PennyStudio,1BA$850
Walnut Tower ApartmentsDogwoodStudio,1BA$899
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
KC Loft CentralNew Yorker StudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Plaza, MO

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Independence Plaza area is the $0.88 price per square foot Brooklyn Model at Western in the in the 18th and Vine neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Independence Plaza apartment is the 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes starting at $1,075 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Blue Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Independence Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WesternBrooklyn2BR,1BA$0.88
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.73
Old Town Lofts2x22BR,2BA$0.83
Vine Street LoftsLoft(Full2bdrm/1ba)2BR,1BA$1.37
Emery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
901 E 28th Street1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$1.14
AtlasOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Independence Plaza, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Independence Plaza Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Independence Plaza?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Independence Plaza is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Independence Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Independence Plaza is Old Town Lofts which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Independence Plaza costs $2,569.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Independence Plaza?

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 95 regular apartments in Independence Plaza 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 Independence Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Independence Plaza have an average cost of $170 which is $2,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Plaza.

Expert Rental Resources

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