$1,125
2 beds1.5 bathsHouse
5321 NE Barnes Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64119
Rentals in Kansas City, MO Under $1,500/mo
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$795
1 bed1 bathCondo
711 N 70th St Unit A, Kansas City, KS, 661123064
$1,150
1 bed1 bathHouse
3400 Troost Ave Unit 211, Kansas City, MO, 64109
$750
1 bed1 bathHouse
1103 S Brookside Ave Unit 2C, Independence, MO, 64053
$1,150
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftHouse
1107 W 40th St Apt 1, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$850
2 beds1 bathHouse
2719 Park Ave Unit A, Kansas City, MO, 64109
$875
1 bed1 bathHouse
533 Gladstone Blvd Unit 4, Kansas City, MO, 64124
$875
1 bed1 bathHouse
533 Gladstone Blvd Unit 2, Kansas City, MO, 64124
$875
1 bed1 bathHouse
531 Gladstone Blvd Unit 3, Kansas City, MO, 64124
$1,339
Studio1 bath480 sqftCondo
3040 Baltimore Avenue S1, Kansas City, MO, 64108
$1,176
2 beds1 bath925 sqftCondo
4423 Roanoke Pkwy 2B, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$775
Studio1 bath604 sqftHouse
2440 S Mill St Unit 1, Kansas City, KS, 66103
$895
2 beds1 bathHouse
1016 Chestnut Avenue Unit 2N, Kansas City, MO, 64127
$1,364
1 bed1 bath839 sqftCondo
500 E 8th St A5, Kansas City, MO, 64106
$1,079
Studio1 bath559 sqftCondo
500 E 8th St S3, Kansas City, MO, 64106
$1,390
1 bed1 bath1,083 sqftCondo
500 E 8th St A8, Kansas City, MO, 64106
$1,225
1 bed1 bath693 sqftCondo
500 E 8th St A4, Kansas City, MO, 64106
$1,312
Studio1 bath732 sqftCondo
500 E 8th St S4, Kansas City, MO, 64106
$1,300
1 bed1 bathApartment
4228 Locust St, Kansas City, MO, 64110
$950
2 beds1 bath869 sqftApartment
3230 Michigan Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64109
$1,150
3 beds2 baths1,029 sqftApartment
3230 Michigan Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64109
$1,195
3 beds1 bath874 sqftHouse
10031 E Wilson, Independence, MO, 64053
$925
2 beds1 bath1,015 sqftApartment
3618 Roberts Street Units A-B, Kansas City, MO, 64124
$1,200
2 beds1 bath852 sqftHouse
5015 Michigan Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64130
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Kansas City, MO
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Kansas City inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Kansas City.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Kansas City, MO
Rentler currently shows 786 rentals in Kansas City priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Kansas City, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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