Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Plaza Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $800 (41 Rentals)

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$1,250 - $1,525

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4328 Roanoke Pkwy

Kansas CityMO64111

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property at 4342 Jarboe St

$1,600

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4342 Jarboe St

Kansas CityMO64111
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JARBOE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

JARBOE

4400 Jarboe StKansas City, MO 64111
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Marquis Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquis Plaza

4505-4507 Jarboe StKansas City, MO 64111
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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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Westward Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westward Apartments

4621 Jefferson StKansas City, MO 64112
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Washington Irving
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Irving

4746 Roanoke PkwyKansas City, MO 64112
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The Drake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Drake

4439 Roanoke PkyKansas City, MO 64111
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Summit Penn Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Penn Place

4416-4418 Summit StKansas City, MO 64111
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Jarboe House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jarboe House

4419-4423 Jarboe StKansas City, MO 64111
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4734 Fairmount Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4734 Fairmount Ave

4734 Fairmount AveKansas City, MO 64112
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Braemar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braemar Apartments

708 W 48th StKansas City, MO 64112
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Plaza 44
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza 44

4440-4444 Jarboe StKansas City, MO 64111

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The Milo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Milo

1014-1020 W 44th StKansas City, MO 64111
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DRAKE @ MERCIER
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DRAKE @ MERCIER

4335-4341 Mercier StKansas City, MO 64111
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Roanoke Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roanoke Apartments

4311-4319 Roanoke PkyKansas City, MO 64111
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Plaza La Belle
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza La Belle

4427-4433 Holly StKansas City, MO 64111

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4723-4725 MERCIER
2 Bedroom Apartments

4723-4725 MERCIER

4723-4725 Mercier StKansas City, MO 64112
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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 Studio unit found at Plaza Apartment Center priced from $925. The Drake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable West Plaza apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza Apartment CenterSt. Regis 08Studio,1BA$925
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Braemar Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,100
Plaza 45 Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,450
The Sunset Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
The DorsetGillingham2BR,2BA$1,900
Eugene Field Apartmentstwo bed2BR,1BA$1,995
45 Madison ApartmentsThe Kingdom3BR,2BA$2,199
Plaza HousePenthouse2BR,2BA$5,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Plaza, MO

As of July 05, 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 $2,199 with a $1.70 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Plaza HousePenthouse2BR,2.5BA$3.02
45 Madison ApartmentsThe Kingdom3BR,2BA$1.70
The DorsetGillingham2BR,2BA$1.49
Plaza 45 Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.49
The Sunset Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.08
The Drake1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Eugene Field Apartmentstwo bed2BR,1BA$2.46
Braemar Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
Plaza Apartment CenterCarlyle 06Studio ,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 $925.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Plaza Apartment is $1,095 at The Drake.

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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