Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Independence Plaza Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (99 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. Pendleton Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. 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
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$699
Maple Flats1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Smart Lofts on GladstoneStudioStudio,1BA$725
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$733
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$852
Mark One Plaza2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Lakeview II ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Plaza, MO

As of April 11, 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 337 Garfield Ave Model at 337 Garfield Ave starting at $1,575 with a $1.26 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
337 Garfield Ave337 Garfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.27
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Mark One Plaza2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.29
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$1.12
Lakeview II ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.38
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.17

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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
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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 $2,043.

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 64 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 $110 which is $1,933 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Plaza.

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