
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plaza Area Kansas City, MO from $400 (122 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Plaza Area area of Kansas City.


4908 Brookside Blvd

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

The Citadel

The Edgemere

4524 Pennsylvania Ave

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The Netherland and Monarch Apartments

Plaza Apartment Center

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Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

Roanoke Apartments
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The Majestic

Plaza Point Apartments

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1132 W 41ST TERRACE

Casa Loma

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Alton Heights

Westport Manor Apartments

BLVD 64

Broadway 46 Apartments

3820 Walnut St

4342 Holly St
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The Drake

217 E 46th St

5446 Harrison St

5106 Baltimore Ave

Brookside Commons

Fountain View on the Plaza

Brick House

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KOSOBRO

5318-5320 Rockhill Rd

1522-1522 E 50th St
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The Stones

The Scotford Building

Knaack Properties

The Residences at Park 39

Blenheim Senior Living Apartments

40th Street

The Flats on 39th

Oglesby Hotel Apartments

Brentwood Plaza

Parkway Apartments
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4218 Harrison

3837 Baltimore Ave

3909 Kenwood Ave

Oak Rose

Charter Landing Apartments

Brushwood Apartments

z-103125-Vanderbilt Place E 42nd

Melbourne Apartments

Summit Heights

Park Plaza Apartments
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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 | $1,303 | $739 | $1,835 |
| Plaza Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $825 | $2,180 |
| Plaza Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $915 | $3,610 |
| Plaza Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $1,200 | $4,124 |
| Plaza Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $2,000 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 122 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. JARBOE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. 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 |
| JARBOE | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| BROOKSIDE PLAZA | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 4035-4039 CHARLOTTE | 1B 1B 1F R | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| The Netherland and Monarch Apartments | N-0B | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | St. Regis 05 | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| The Highland | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Area, MO
As of March 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plaza Area area is the $1.03 price per square foot 5120 Paseo Blvd Model at 5120 Paseo Blvd, Unit Apartment 1 in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Plaza Area apartment is the 4047 Warwick Blvd Model at 4047 Warwick Blvd, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5120 Paseo Blvd, Unit Apartment 1 | 5120 Paseo Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 4047 Warwick Blvd, Unit 2nd floor | 4047 Warwick Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| KOSOBRO | 2B 1B 1F | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| JARBOE | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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 $965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plaza Area?
The cheapest apartment in Plaza Area is JARBOE which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Plaza Area costs $3,300.
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 $344 which is $2,956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Plaza Area.
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