Cheap Homes for Rent in the Independence Plaza Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (48 Rentals)

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property at 516 Harrison St

$980

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$980
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$980

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

516 Harrison St

Kansas CityMO64106

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property at 2727 Vine St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2727 Vine St

Kansas CityMO64109
property at 600 E 8th St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

600 E 8th St, Unit 11F

600 E 8th St
Kansas CityMO64106

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property at 609 Central St

$1,275 - $2,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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609 Central St

Kansas CityMO64105
property at 517 Gillis St

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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517 Gillis St, Unit 203

517 Gillis St
Kansas CityMO64106

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property at 337 Garfield Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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337 Garfield Ave, Unit B

337 Garfield Ave
Kansas CityMO64124

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property at 308 W 8th St

$1,475 - $1,500

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308 W 8th St

Kansas CityMO64105
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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. White Hall Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. 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
White Hall LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Old Town Lofts1x11BR,1BA$725
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$825
535-537 Gladstone Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Chestnut Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$825
531-533 Gladstone Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$875
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 July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Independence Plaza area is the $0.73 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Blue Valley neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Independence Plaza apartment is the 2x2 Model at Old Town Lofts starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Crown Center 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.
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.73
Old Town Lofts2x22BR,2BA$0.83
Unity LoftsOpera House - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Vine Street LoftsLoft(Full2bdrm/1ba)2BR,1BA$1.37
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.12
2207 E 24th Ter2207 E 24th Ter2BR,1BA$1.31
Woodland Village, LLCWoodland Village, LLC - H2BR,1BA$1.31
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.31
Mark One Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1.37

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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 457 Apartments for Rent in Independence Plaza, MO with pricing that ranges from $695 to $13,561. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Independence Plaza ranging from $750 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 $750 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,858.

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