
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Plaza Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $700 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Plaza area of Kansas City.


Plaza House

The Drake

The Stones

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4517 Jefferson St, Unit #8, Unit #8

4328 Roanoke Pkwy

1020 W 44th St

4504 Holly St

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1107 W 45th St

4337 Mercier St

4542 Terrace St

4524 Holly St, Unit 22

JARBOE

Marquis Plaza

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The Drake

Washington Irving

Summit Penn Place

Jarboe House

4734 Fairmount Ave

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4428 Jarboe St

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45 Madison Apartments

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West Plaza, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Plaza?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plaza Studio Apartments | $956 | $895 | $1,095 |
| West Plaza 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $1,050 | $1,495 |
| West Plaza 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $1,195 | $5,800 |
| West Plaza 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $1,950 | $2,690 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Plaza Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available West Plaza Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Plaza area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at JARBOE priced from $775. Plaza Apartment Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable West Plaza apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| JARBOE | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | Mark Twain 02 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 4244 TERRACE | 1B 1B 1F W/D | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Braemar Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Plaza House | One Bedroom with balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Sunset Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Plaza 45 Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Dorset | Ashmore | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| 45 Madison Apartments | The Kingdom | 3BR,2BA | $2,390 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Plaza, MO
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Plaza area is the $3.02 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Plaza House in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $5,800. The second greatest value West Plaza apartment is the The Kingdom Model at 45 Madison Apartments starting at $2,390 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the The Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza House | Penthouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.02 |
| 45 Madison Apartments | The Kingdom | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| The Sunset Apartments | 2 Bedroom/Open Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Dorset | Ashmore | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
| Plaza 45 Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Braemar Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 4244 TERRACE | 1B 1B 1F W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| JARBOE | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | Mark Twain 02 | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Plaza Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Plaza?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Plaza is at Plaza Apartment Center listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Plaza Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Plaza Apartment is $775 at JARBOE.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Plaza Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Plaza is starting from $1,195 at The Drake.
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