
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Countryside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (203 Rentals)
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University Meadows

Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

The Citadel

Plaza Apartment Center

Plaza House

3734-3736 Warwick Blvd

The Edgemere

The Netherland and Monarch Apartments

4128 Roanoke Rd
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Katy and Delilah Plaza Living

Roanoke Apartments

1312 W 39th St

The Majestic

4513 Virginia Ave

Casa Loma

Plaza Point Apartments

1132 W 41ST TERRACE

4006-4008 Oak St

4550 Warwick Blvd, Unit 909
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1117 W 41st Terrace

217 E 46th St

Westport Manor Apartments

BLVD 64

Broadway 46 Apartments

The Drake

4917 S Benton Ave

5033 Walnut Street, Unit 5033 Walnut Basement, Unit 5033 Walnut Basement

5424-5426 Harrison St

2421 E 67th Terrace
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5446 Harrison St

2510 E 59th St

City Place at Westport

Brick House

KOSOBRO

5401 Highland Ave

5409-5411 Harrison St

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3734 Locust St, Unit 30, Unit 30

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4517 Jefferson St, Unit #8, Unit #8

The Stones
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6431 S Benton Ave

5013 S Benton Ave

4328 Roanoke Pkwy

3921 WYANDOTTE

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Alton Heights

Baltimore Townhomes

5405-5407 Harrison St

5335 Holmes St

The Scotford Building

Knaack Properties
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Countryside, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Countryside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside Studio Apartments | $1,309 | $739 | $3,274 |
| Countryside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $825 | $3,579 |
| Countryside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $915 | $5,800 |
| Countryside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $1,275 | $5,850 |
| Countryside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,980 | $4,600 |
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Cheapest Available Countryside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Countryside area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at University Meadows priced from $739. Malvern Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $754. Here are the most affordable Countryside apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $754 |
| JARBOE | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Mission Road Studios | Renovated | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | Mark Twain 02 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Netherland and Monarch Apartments | N-0B | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Mission Manor Apartments | Large 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 4244 TERRACE | 1B 1B 1F W/D | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Countryside, MO
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Countryside area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at The Belmar | Charming Details in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,132. The second greatest value Countryside apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the The Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Countryside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Belmar | Charming Details | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| ROANOKE VILLAS | 2B 1B 2F W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| KOSOBRO | 2B 1B 1F | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 4244 TERRACE | 1B 1B 1F W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Katy and Delilah Plaza Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Countryside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Countryside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Countryside is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Countryside?
The cheapest apartment in Countryside is JARBOE which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Countryside costs $3,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Countryside?
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 94 regular apartments in Countryside 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 Countryside?
Cheap apartments in Countryside have an average cost of $253 which is $3,037 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Countryside.
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