Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Plaza Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (65 Rentals)

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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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Melbourne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Melbourne Apartments

303 Emanuel Cleaver II BlvdKansas City, MO 64112
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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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Summit Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Heights

905-911 W 40th TerKansas 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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Seville Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seville Plaza

4545 MainKansas 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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Locust
1 Bedroom Apartments

Locust

4226-4228 Locust StKansas City, MO 64110
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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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3921 Wyandotte
2 Bedroom Apartments

3921 Wyandotte

3921 Wyandotte StKansas City, MO 64111
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Marquis Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marquis Plaza

4505-4507 Jarboe StKansas City, MO 64111
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The Edgemere
Studio Apartments

The Edgemere

4201 Locust StKansas City, MO 64110
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Plaza House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza House

4712 Roanoke PkyKansas City, MO 64112
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4046 McGee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4046 McGee St

4046 McGee StKansas City, MO 64111
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Ellington Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ellington Condos

4532 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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4244 Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4244 Terrace

4244 TerraceKansas City, MO 64111
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Jarboe Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jarboe Place

4400 Jarboe StKansas City, MO 64111
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The Alden
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alden

215-217 E 46th StKansas City, MO 64112

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Veranda at Westport
2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at Westport

3925 Clark AveKansas City, MO 64111
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The Hive at Walnut
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hive at Walnut

4231-4239 Walnut StKansas City, MO 64111
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Westport Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westport Edge

4201-4221 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 Studio unit found at The Flats on 39th priced from $600. Malvern Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $747. Here are the most affordable The Plaza apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats on 39thS1Studio,1BA$600
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 2Studio,1BA$747
Highland Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$785
Roanoke ApartmentsThe 39th StreetStudio,1BA$899
Infinity at Plaza WestSUStudio,1BA$925
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Locarno1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$955
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$995
Westport Manor Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath without Balcony1BR,1BA$1,015
The Residences at Park 39S3Studio,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Plaza, MO

As of June 27, 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 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Plaza 45 Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.33 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
Plaza 45 Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33
Plaza La Belle2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
4117 The Flats1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
4414 Jarboe Street Townhomes4414 Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Westport Manor Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath without Balcony1BR,1BA$1.40
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Locarno1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Highland Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Plaza, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #62

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO 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 The Flats on 39th listed at $600.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Plaza Apartment is $750 at The Flats on 39th.

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 $1,075 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.

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