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4328 Roanoke Pkwy

Kansas CityMO64111
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1114 W 45th St

Kansas CityMO64111

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property at 4109 Warwick Blvd

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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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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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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W 40th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

W 40th Street

1115-1121 W 40th 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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4046 McGee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4046 McGee St

4046 McGee StKansas 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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Plaza Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Square

4526 Pennsylvania AveKansas 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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3921 Wyandotte
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3921 Wyandotte

3921 Wyandotte StKansas 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 Studio unit found at Malvern Hill Apartment Homes priced from $786. Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable The Plaza apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$786
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Roanoke ApartmentsThe 39th StreetStudio,1BA$825
Brick House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Plaza Apartment CenterSt. Regis 10Studio,1BA$920
Infinity at Plaza WestSUStudio,1BA$925
The Residences at Park 39StudioStudio,1BA$925
Alton HeightsS1Studio,1BA$947
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$965
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Plaza, MO

As of November 28, 2025 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
Plaza 45 Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.28
z-103125-4117 The Flats2b1b925F2BR,1BA$1.40
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
4414 Jarboe Street Townhomes4414 Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
The Majestic1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Plaza, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #60

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

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4.0
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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 $786.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Plaza Apartment is $825 at Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC.

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 4414 Jarboe Street Townhomes and starts from $1,900.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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