
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Independence Plaza Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $725 (40 Rentals)


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Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Independence Plaza?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Independence Plaza Studio Apartments | $1,436 | $725 | $3,500 |
Independence Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $695 | $6,139 |
Independence Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $850 | $8,414 |
Independence Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the Independence Plaza Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Independence Plaza?
The cheapest apartment in Independence Plaza is Smart Lofts on Gladstone which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Independence Plaza costs $2,093.
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 71 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 $121 which is $1,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Plaza.
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