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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Plaza
$1,410/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in South Plaza is $1,410 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $490 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Plaza
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Plaza rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Average rent prices in South Plaza have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Rent prices in South Plaza vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Plaza is $1,355, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in South Plaza run $1,212 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $918 | No Change | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,197 | 6% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,545 |  8% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,147 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,089 | No Change | 41% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blue Hills | $1,200 | |
Eastern 49 63 | $1,295 | |
Manheim Park | $1,237 | |
Park Central Research Park | $1,495 | |
Valentine | $1,195 | |
Western 49 63 | $1,532 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,355 | 4% | 5% | |
Condos | $1,825 | No Change | 39% | |
Houses | $1,650 | No Change | 21% | |
Rooms | $511 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$918
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,147
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,089
Last year
41%
Blue Hills
Average rent
$1,200
Eastern 49 63
Average rent
$1,295
Manheim Park
Average rent
$1,237
Park Central Research Park
Average rent
$1,495
Valentine
Average rent
$1,195
Western 49 63
Average rent
$1,532
Apartments
Average rent
$1,355
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Last year
39%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
21%
Rooms
Average rent
$511
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Plaza and Blue Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Plaza
26%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO is 18% higher than the median rent in Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO.
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5d+ ago
South Plaza apartment for rent in Kansas City
2 beds
0.5 baths
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
4914 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,515
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4903 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64112
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Plaza condo for rent in Kansas City
4916 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112
2 beds
1 bath
$1,515
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
South Plaza apartment for rent in Kansas City
229 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
235 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Plaza apartment for rent in Kansas City
1 bed
0.5 baths
$1,225
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
235 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
4914 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,515
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4903 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64112
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
216 W 51st Ter, Kansas City, MO 64112
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$2,099
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
4914 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,515
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
216 W 51st Ter, Kansas City, MO 64112
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$2,099
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Plaza apartment for rent in Kansas City
1 bed
0.5 baths
$1,225
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
235 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
235 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
4914 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,515
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4903 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64112
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Plaza condo for rent in Kansas City
4916 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112
2 beds
1 bath
$1,515
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 13
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Frequently asked questions for South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the South Plaza rental market.
How much is rent in South Plaza?
The average rent in South Plaza is $1,410 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Plaza?
Average rent prices in South Plaza have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does South Plaza rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Plaza is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $490 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Plaza?
To comfortably afford rent in South Plaza, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).