Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Area Kansas City, MO from $400 (124 Rentals)

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4109 Warwick Blvd

Kansas CityMO64111
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Knaack Properties
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Knaack Properties

4057 Warwick BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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4035 Charlotte
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4035 Charlotte

4035-4039 Charlotte StKansas City, MO 64110
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40th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

40th Street

1109 W 40th StKansas City, MO 64111
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Oak Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Street

4140-4142 Oak 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
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

4100 Paseo BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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4218 Harrison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4218 Harrison

4218 Harrison StKansas City, MO 64110
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3909 Kenwood Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3909 Kenwood Ave

3909 Kenwood AveKansas City, MO 64110
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3837 Baltimore Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3837 Baltimore Ave

3837 Baltimore AveKansas City, MO 64111
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Oak Rose
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Rose

4033 OakKansas City, MO 64111
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Brushwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brushwood Apartments

1301 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64110
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902 E. 39th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

902 E. 39th Street

902 E 39th StKansas City, MO 64109
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Melbourne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Melbourne Apartments

303 Emanuel Cleaver II BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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Summit Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Heights

905-911 W 40th TerKansas City, MO 64111
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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 Studio unit found at University Meadows priced from $739. Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Plaza Area apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$739
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$785
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
Roanoke ApartmentsThe 39th StreetStudio,1BA$825
Netherland & MonarchStudio DStudio,1BA$825
Paraclete ManorStudio1BR,1BA$850
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
Plaza Apartment CenterSt. Regis 10Studio,1BA$920
Infinity at Plaza WestSUStudio,1BA$925
The Residences at Park 39StudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Area, MO

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plaza Area area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Plaza 45 Apartments in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Plaza Area apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Model at 210-212 W 39th St starting at $1,100 with a $1.21 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.
Plaza 45 Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.28
210-212 W 39th St2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.21
BLVD 64Brookside1BR,1BA$1.29
The Stones2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Plaza Area, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #48

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Plaza Area, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $925.

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 $785, while the average apartment in Plaza Area costs $1,595.

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 97 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 $396 which is $1,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plaza Area.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.