$1,195
2 beds1 bath672 sqftHouse
1412 S Crane Street, Independence, MO, 64055
Rentals in Kansas City, MO Under $1,500/mo
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$1,395
3 beds1 bathHouse
11230 Eastern Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64134
$1,195
2 beds1 bath885 sqftApartment
9800 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO, 64131
$895
1 bed1 bath550 sqftApartment
9800 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO, 64131
$1,499
3 beds1.5 bathsTownhome
2492 N. 38th Street, Kansas City, KS, 66104
$1,100
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
5133 NW Kalivas Circle, Riverside, MO, 64150
$1,400
2 beds2 baths880 sqftApartment
910 NW 79th Ter, Kansas City, MO, 64118
$897
1 bed1 bath719 sqftApartment
1520 E 97th, Kansas City, MO, 64131
$1,495
3 beds2 baths1,127 sqftApartment
6201 NW 70th St, Kansas City, MO, 64151
$1,075
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
4125 Thompson St, Kansas City, KS, 66103
$1,075
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
4125 Thompson St, Kansas City, KS, 66103
$925
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
4125 Thompson St, Kansas City, KS, 66103
$1,225
2 beds1 bath960 sqftApartment
4125 Thompson St, Kansas City, KS, 66103
$1,420
2 beds2 baths965 sqftApartment
5511 NE 80th Ter, Kansas City, MO, 64119-7804
$1,099
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
770 East 5th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64106
$850
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
3813 Duck Road, Grandview, MO, 64030
$1,195
1 bed1 bath536 sqftApartment
209 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64112
$875
1 bed1 bath842 sqftApartment
900 North 8th Street, Kansas City, KS, 66101
$1,150
2 beds1 bath865 sqftApartment
6201 NW 70th St, Kansas City, MO, 64151
$900
Studio1 bath506 sqftApartment
6201 NW 70th St, Kansas City, MO, 64151
$849
2 beds1 bath926 sqftMultiplex
1218 N Union, Independence, MO, 64050
$825
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
905-911 W 40th Terr, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$900
1 bed1 bath850 sqftApartment
4046 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,349
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftApartment
5804 NE 41st St Unit C, Kansas City, MO, 64117
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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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