$1,185
2 beds1 bath758 sqftApartment
8208 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64131
Rentals in Kansas City, MO Under $1,500/mo
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$995
1 bed1 bath688 sqftApartment
8208 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64131
$850
1 bed1 bathApartment
1206 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO, 64050
$925
1 bed1 bath670 sqftApartment
3330 Charlotte St., Kansas City, MO, 64109
$925
1 bed1 bath670 sqftApartment
3330 Charlotte St., Kansas City, MO, 64109
$925
1 bed1 bath670 sqftApartment
3330 Charlotte St., Kansas City, MO, 64109
$925
1 bed1 bath670 sqftApartment
3330 Charlotte St., Kansas City, MO, 64109
$825
1 bed1 bathApartment
2803 New Jersey Ave, Kansas City, KS, 66102
$1,420
Studio1 bath558 sqftApartment
5399 Martway Street, Mission, KS, 66205
$1,375
2 beds2 baths880 sqftApartment
910 NW 79th Ter, Kansas City, MO, 64118
$986
Studio1 bath497 sqftApartment
5511 NE 80th Ter, Kansas City, MO, 64119-7804
$965
2 beds2 baths1,438 sqftApartment
900 North 8th Street, Kansas City, KS, 66101
$1,450
2 beds2 baths1,200 sqftApartment
8104 McGee St., Kansas City, MO, 64114
$1,050
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
209-225 W 38th St, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,395
2 beds1 bath950 sqftApartment
3921 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,084
2 beds1 bath906 sqftApartment
4424 NW Hon Drive, Riverside, MO, 64150
$1,079
2 beds1.5 baths936 sqftApartment
4424 NW Hon Drive, Riverside, MO, 64150
$1,325
2 beds1 bath870 sqftApartment
7620 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Overland Park, KS, 66202
$1,150
1 bed1 bath784 sqftApartment
7620 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Overland Park, KS, 66202
$1,150
1 bed1 bath784 sqftApartment
7620 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Overland Park, KS, 66202
$1,096
1 bed1 bath517 sqftApartment
415 W 46th St, Kansas City, MO, 64112
$1,097
1 bed1 bath517 sqftApartment
415 W 46th St, Kansas City, MO, 64112
$900
2 beds1 bath735 sqftApartment
3813 Duck Road, Grandview, MO, 64030
$900
2 beds1 bath735 sqftApartment
3813 Duck Road, Grandview, MO, 64030
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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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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Kansas City, MO
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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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