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

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Nowlin Hall
Studio Apartments

Nowlin Hall

1905 Hardesty AveKansas City, MO 64127
Senior Living
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Pendleton Arts Block
Studio Apartments

Pendleton Arts Block

2300 Independence AveKansas City, MO 64124
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Columbus Park Plaza
Studio Apartments

Columbus Park Plaza

801 Pacific StKansas City, MO 64106
Senior Living
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Maple Flats
Studio Apartments

Maple Flats

511 Maple BlvdKansas City, MO 64124

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Midland Lofts
Studio Apartments

Midland Lofts

1221 Baltimore AveKansas City, MO 64105
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Art Space Lofts
Studio Apartments

Art Space Lofts

201 Wyandotte StKansas City, MO 64105
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2501 Beacon Hill
Studio Apartments

2501 Beacon Hill

2501 Beacon HillKansas City, MO 64108
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Terrace on Walnut
Studio Apartments

Terrace on Walnut

1721 Walnut StKansas City, MO 64108
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CORE
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CORE

701 Berkley PkyKansas City, MO 64120

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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

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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