Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Plaza Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (87 Rentals)

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Alton Heights
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$1,090 - $5,593
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alton Heights

4111 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Oak Rose
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Rose

4033 OakKansas City, MO 64111
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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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Park Plaza Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

205 Emanuel Cleaver Ii BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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JARBOE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

JARBOE

4400 Jarboe StKansas City, MO 64111
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Ellington Condos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ellington Condos

4532 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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Seville Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seville Plaza

4545 MainKansas City, MO 64111
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Flats at Warwick
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at Warwick

4104 Warwick BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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4046 McGee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4046 McGee St

4046 McGee StKansas City, MO 64111
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Plaza 52
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza 52

214-216 Brush Creek BlvdKansas City, MO 64112

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Marquis Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquis Plaza

4505-4507 Jarboe StKansas City, MO 64111
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Plaza House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza House

4712 Roanoke PkyKansas City, MO 64112
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La Bobbi Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Bobbi Apartments

4410 Jarboe StKansas City, MO 64111
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Infinity at Plaza West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Infinity at Plaza West

4440 Roanoke PkyKansas City, MO 64111
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Clark Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clark Apartments

4102-4110 Clark AveKansas City, MO 64111
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Veranda at Westport
2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at Westport

3925 Clark AveKansas City, MO 64111
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The Plaza, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Plaza area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at JARBOE priced from $775. Malvern Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable The Plaza apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
JARBOES11BR,1BA$775
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 2Studio,1BA$789
Plaza Apartment CenterSt. Regis 05Studio,1BA$920
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
Roanoke ApartmentsThe Westport1BR,1BA$968
PLAZA SQUARE1B 1B 2F1BR,1BA$975
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$995
Casa LomaDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$995
The MajesticD1BR,1BA$1,005
Westport Manor Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath without Balcony1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Plaza, MO

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Plaza area is the $1.43 price per square foot 4009 Wyoming Street Model at 4009 Wyoming Street, Unit 4009 Wyoming Street in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value The Plaza 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 The Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4009 Wyoming Street, Unit 4009 Wyoming Street4009 Wyoming Street2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Brick House2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
The Sunset Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Braemar Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
LOCUST1B 1B 3F W/D1BR,1BA$1.56
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
PLAZA SQUARE1B 1B 1F1BR,1BA$1.50
JARBOES11BR,1BA$1.41

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including The Plaza, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Plaza Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Plaza?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Plaza is at Malvern Hill Apartment Homes listed at $789.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Plaza Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Plaza Apartment is $775 at JARBOE.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Plaza Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Plaza is starting from $1,095 at Katy and Delilah Plaza Living.

What is the most affordable The Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Baltimore Townhomes and starts from $1,995.

Expert Rental Resources

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