Cheap Homes for Rent in the Independence Plaza Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $800 (42 Rentals)

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property at 609 Central St
$900 - $2,400
1 Bedroom Rentals
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609 Central St

Kansas CityMO64105
property at 600 E 8th St
$950 - $1,215
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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600 E 8th St

Kansas CityMO64106
property at 516 Harrison St
$980

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Base Rent$980

Total Monthly Price$980
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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516 Harrison St

Kansas CityMO64106

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property at 600 E 8th St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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600 E 8th St, Unit TSP

600 E 8th St
Kansas CityMO64106
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property at 111 N Denver Ave
$1,095
3 Bedroom Rentals
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111 N Denver Ave

Kansas CityMO64123

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property at 4826 E 6th St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4826 E 6th St

Kansas CityMO64124

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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
Grand Boulevard Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$728
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
535-537 Gladstone Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
Chestnut Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$825
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
Pickwick PlazaFlatStudio,1BA$849
Park Ave Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$850
531-533 Gladstone Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Plaza, MO

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Independence Plaza area is the $1.37 price per square foot Loft(Full2bdrm/1ba) Model at Vine Street Lofts in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Independence Plaza apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 2924-2926 HOLMES STREET starting at $1,350 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Roanoke 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.
Vine Street LoftsLoft(Full2bdrm/1ba)2BR,1BA$1.37
2924-2926 HOLMES STREET2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$0.75
Grand Boulevard Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77
412-416 Montgall2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.22
553 Campbell St, Unit 1S553 Campbell St1BR,1BA$1.08
Holland1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.33
Woodland Village, LLCWoodland Village, LLC - G1BR,1BA$1.36
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.31

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Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO

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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Plaza

What type of rentals are currently available in Independence Plaza?

There are currently 458 Apartments for Rent in Independence Plaza, MO with pricing that ranges from $595 to $13,561. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Independence Plaza ranging from $800 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Independence Plaza?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Independence Plaza ranges from $800 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,752.

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