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. 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
Old Town LoftsColumbia1BR,1BA$733
Jazz HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Walnut Tower ApartmentsDogwoodStudio,1BA$808
Century Towers ApartmentsThe Metro1BR,1BA$819
Admiral Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Smart Lofts on Gladstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Grand Boulevard LoftsOne Bedroom I One Bathroom1BR,1BA$852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Plaza, MO

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Independence Plaza area is the $0.66 price per square foot 4 bd w/basement Model at Green Village Townhomes in the in the Independence Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Independence Plaza apartment is the 2833 Olive St Model at 2833 Olive St starting at $1,395 with a $0.87 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 Townhomes4 bd w/basement4BR,1.5BA$0.66
2833 Olive St2833 Olive St4BR,1BA$0.87
Old Townley Lofts1 Bed Loft Style1BR,1BA$1.20
337 Garfield Ave337 Garfield Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
2632 Cypress Ave2632 Cypress Ave3BR,2BA$1.22
Grand Boulevard LoftsTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Courthouse Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.81
Mark One Plaza2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Old Town LoftsChambers1BR,1BA$1.25
Pendleton Heights Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #35

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Independence Plaza?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Independence Plaza is at Jazz Hill listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Independence Plaza Apartment is $678 at Courthouse Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Independence Plaza Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Independence Plaza is starting from $825 at Pendleton Heights Apartments.

What is the most affordable Independence Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Independence Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Green Village Townhomes and starts from $970.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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