
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Area Kansas City, MO from $400 (118 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Plaza Area area of Kansas City.


University Meadows

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

Netherland & Monarch

Roanoke Apartments

Paraclete Manor

4153 Roanoke Rd

1132 W 41st St

Plaza Apartment Center
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Alton Heights

1115-1119 E 41st St

Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

1312 W 39th St

Plaza Point Apartments

912-914 E 39th St

BLVD 64

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4414 Jarboe Street Townhomes

1522-1522 E 50th St
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Plaza Area, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Plaza Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Area Studio Apartments | $1,208 | $600 | $1,655 |
| Plaza Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $750 | $2,011 |
| Plaza Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $915 | $3,435 |
| Plaza Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $1,025 | $4,003 |
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There are currently 118 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Plaza Area Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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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. z-103125-Vanderbilt Place E 42nd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Plaza Area apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| z-103125-Vanderbilt Place E 42nd | VndrB1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Netherland & Monarch | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Roanoke Apartments | The 39th Street | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| z-103125-Watkins Place - 1215 Brush Creek | wtkin1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Paraclete Manor | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | St. Regis 10 | Studio,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Area, MO
As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plaza Area area is the $0.80 price per square foot 5536 Paseo Blvd Model at 5536 Paseo Blvd, Unit 5538 in the in the Rockhill neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Plaza Area apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,295 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the The Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plaza Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5536 Paseo Blvd, Unit 5538 | 5536 Paseo Blvd | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.80 |
| Brick House | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Plaza 45 Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 4025 Harrison Street | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 210-212 W 39th St | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| BLVD 64 | Brookside | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePlaza Area, Kansas City, MO
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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plaza Area Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plaza Area?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plaza Area is at University Meadows listed at $739.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Area Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plaza Area Apartment is $745 at z-103125-Vanderbilt Place E 42nd.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plaza Area Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plaza Area is starting from $915 at Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments.
What is the most affordable Plaza Area Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Plaza Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments and starts from $1,275.
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