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

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Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Independence Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Independence Plaza area of Kansas City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Courthouse Lofts priced from $678. Smart Lofts on Gladstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Independence Plaza apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$678
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudio TopStudio,1BA$725
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Vine Street LoftsOne Bedroom - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$779
Old Town LoftsWaltower1BR,1BA$800
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$852
2603-2631 Amie Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$895
Lakeview II ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Plaza, MO

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Independence Plaza area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3 bd w/o basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,020. The second greatest value Independence Plaza apartment is the B1 Model at OGGI Lofts starting at $1,950 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Independence Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Green Village Townhomes3 bd w/o basement3BR,1.5BA$0.69
OGGI LoftsB12BR,1BA$1.49
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
West Paseo, LLC2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Old Town LoftsFinance1BR,1BA$1.10
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.29
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Lakeview II ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.38
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom Top1BR,1BA$1.40

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Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO

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Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Independence Plaza, Kansas City, and the greater Kansas City area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Independence Plaza Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Independence Plaza Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Independence Plaza?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Independence Plaza is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Independence Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Independence Plaza is Courthouse Lofts which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Independence Plaza costs $2,061.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Independence Plaza?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 53 regular apartments in Independence Plaza that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Independence Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Independence Plaza have an average cost of $106 which is $1,955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Plaza.

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