Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Area Kansas City, MO from $400 (149 Rentals)

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$980

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4513 Virginia Ave

Kansas CityMO64110

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4000 Campbell St, Unit 2E
$1,100
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4000 Campbell St, Unit 2E

4000 Campbell StKansas City, MO 64110
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property at 2314 E 59th St

$1,125

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2314 E 59th St

Kansas CityMO64130

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Alton Heights
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$1,180 - $8,553
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Alton Heights

4111 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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property at 710 W 48th St

$1,200 - $1,400

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710 W 48th St

Kansas CityMO64112
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Knaack Properties
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Knaack Properties

4057 Warwick BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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40th Street
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40th Street

1109 W 40th StKansas City, MO 64111
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The Flats on 39th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats on 39th

119 W 39th StKansas City, MO 64111
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Brentwood Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Plaza

109 E 40th StKansas City, MO 64111
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Parkway Apartments
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Parkway Apartments

4100 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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4218 Harrison
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4218 Harrison

4218 Harrison StKansas City, MO 64110
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3837 Baltimore Ave
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3837 Baltimore Ave

3837 Baltimore AveKansas City, MO 64111
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Oak Rose
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Oak Rose

4033 OakKansas City, MO 64111
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3909 Kenwood Ave
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3909 Kenwood Ave

3909 Kenwood AveKansas City, MO 64110
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Brushwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brushwood Apartments

1301 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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Plaza Area, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plaza Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plaza Area area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC priced from $800. Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Plaza Area apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1bed/1bath (basement)1BR,1BA$800
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
902 E 39th ST1B 1B 3F1BR,1BA$825
JARBOE1B 1B 1F1BR,1BA$850
4035-4039 CHARLOTTE1B 1B 3F1BR,1BA$850
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
3933 CHARLOTTE1B 1B 2F RENOV1BR,1BA$875
3830 Warwick Boulevard3830 Warwick Boulevard - 2B - 2B1BR,1BA$895
The Netherland and Monarch ApartmentsN-0BStudio,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Area, MO

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza Area area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at The Belmar | Charming Details in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,132. The second greatest value Plaza Area apartment is the 3814-3816 Washington Street - 3N Model at 3814-3816 Washington Street starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plaza Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Belmar | Charming Details2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
3814-3816 Washington Street3814-3816 Washington Street - 3N2BR,1BA$1.25
Brush Creek2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
Charlotte2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.22
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The Citadel1br 754sf1BR,1BA$1.19
3830 Warwick Boulevard3830 Warwick Boulevard - 2B - 2B1BR,1BA$1.19
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
902 E 39th ST1B 1B 3F1BR,1BA$1.25
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Plaza Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Plaza Area is under $915.

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

The cheapest apartment in Plaza Area is Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Plaza Area costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plaza Area?

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 94 regular apartments in Plaza Area 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 Plaza Area?

Cheap apartments in Plaza Area have an average cost of $259 which is $1,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plaza Area.

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