
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Countryside Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (148 Rentals)
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Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments

The Citadel

1115-1119 E 41st St

The Edgemere

3734-3736 Warwick Blvd

1132 W 41st St

Plaza Apartment Center

4247 The Paseo

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Katy and Delilah Plaza Living
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Roanoke Apartments

The Majestic

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1132 W 41ST TERRACE

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4732 Belleview Ave

Plaza Point Apartments

Casa Loma

Broadway 46 Apartments

The Netherland Apartments

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Alton Heights

Westport Manor Apartments
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BLVD 64

Brookside Commons

The Drake

217 E 46th St

4328 Roanoke Pkwy

710 W 48th St

4423 Roanoke Pkwy

Brick House

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KOSOBRO

4345 Harrison St
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The Stones

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102 E 38th St, Unit 100 E 38th St

The Scotford Building

Knaack Properties

The Residences at Park 39

The Flats on 39th

40th Street

Brentwood Plaza

Oglesby Hotel Apartments

Parkway Apartments
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4218 Harrison

3909 Kenwood Ave

Summit Heights Apartments

3837 Baltimore Ave

Oak Rose

Charter Landing Apartments

Brushwood Apartments

z-103125-Harlow House - 3745 Warwick Blvd/210 E 38th Street

Ivanhoe Gardens Apartments

z-103125-Vanderbilt Place E 42nd
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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 | $1,289 | $739 | $3,431 |
| Countryside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $825 | $3,748 |
| Countryside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $915 | $5,432 |
| Countryside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $950 | $5,808 |
| Countryside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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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. University Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $739. 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 |
| University Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $774 |
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Plaza East Townhomes and Apartments | 1-Bedroom (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Mission Manor Apartments | Large 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Mission Road Studios | Renovated | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Fisher Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Plaza Apartment Center | St. Regis 05 | Studio,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Countryside, MO
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Countryside area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at 4420 Jarboe in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Countryside apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brick House starting at $1,195 with a $1.14 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4420 Jarboe | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $1.27 |
| Brick House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Plaza 45 Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 210-212 W 39th St | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 4341-47 HARRISON | 2B 1B 1F | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Plaza Point Apartments | 1x1 850sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Drake | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Citadel | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Fisher Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 $920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Countryside?
The cheapest apartment in Countryside is Highland Apartments/AC Equity, LLC which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Countryside costs $2,000.
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 95 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 $316 which is $1,684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Countryside.
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