Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Plaza Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (104 Rentals)

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Alton Heights
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4111 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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4504 Holly St

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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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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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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JARBOE
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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
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Flats at Warwick

4104 Warwick BlvdKansas City, MO 64111
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4046 McGee St
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4046 McGee St

4046 McGee 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 $754. JARBOE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. 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$754
JARBOES21BR,1BA$775
Plaza Apartment CenterMark Twain 02Studio,1BA$895
4244 TERRACE1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$950
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$955
PLAZA SQUARE1B 1B 2F1BR,1BA$975
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$995
Warwick Gardens | Renovated with Serene Courtyard1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Casa LomaDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$995
The MajesticD1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Plaza, MO

As of May 27, 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 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 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 House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20
Plaza 45 Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.49
Plaza Point Apartments1x1 850sf1BR,1BA$1.17
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Braemar Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
4244 TERRACE1B 1B 1F W/D1BR,1BA$1.27
Katy and Delilah Plaza Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Warwick Gardens | Renovated with Serene Courtyard1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.46
JARBOES21BR,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 $754.

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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