Cheap Homes for Rent in Plaza Area Kansas City, MO from $700 (32 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Plaza Area area of Kansas City.

property at 4545 Main St

$775 - $825

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 8

4545 Main St

Kansas CityMO64111
property at 4513 Virginia Ave

$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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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 JARBOE priced from $775. 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
JARBOES21BR,1BA$775
Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments1-Bedroom (Apartment)1BR,1BA$825
3933 CHARLOTTE1B 1B 1F RENOV1BR,1BA$825
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$865
The EdgemereStudioStudio,1BA$895
Plaza Apartment CenterMark Twain 02Studio,1BA$895
The Netherland and Monarch ApartmentsN-0BStudio,1BA$915
Brush Creek CrossingStudio1BR,1BA$945
4244 TERRACE1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$950
The Residences at Park 39S4Studio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plaza Area, MO

As of June 07, 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 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1107 W 40th St starting at $1,250 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Belmar | Charming Details2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
1107 W 40th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.25
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Brush Creek2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.11
SUNNY SLOPE2B 1B 1F2BR,1BA$1.09
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
Clark Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.24
The Citadel1br1BR,1BA$1.15
4201 KENWOOD2B 1B 3F2BR,1BA$1.33
4244 TERRACE1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$1.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Plaza Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Plaza Area?

There are currently 548 Apartments for Rent in Plaza Area, MO with pricing that ranges from $825 to $5,800. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Plaza Area ranging from $700 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Plaza Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Plaza Area ranges from $700 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,592.

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