$1,324
Studio1 bath494 sqftApartment
531 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64106
Rentals in Kansas City, MO Under $1,500/mo
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$925
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
3309 Wood Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66102
$1,125
1 bed1 bath652 sqftHouse
2004 Esterly Ave., Kansas City, KS, 66103
$1,000
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
2454 Benton Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64127
$1,000
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
2454 Benton Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64127
$995
1 bed1 bath526 sqftApartment
4818 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64110
$1,175
1 bed1 bath720 sqftApartment
910 NW 79th Ter, Kansas City, MO, 64118
$1,150
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
9203 NW 60th St, Parkville, MO, 64152
$1,084
2 beds1 bath906 sqftApartment
4424 NW Hon Drive, Riverside, MO, 64150
$1,415
Studio1 bath612 sqftApartment
1721 Walnut, Kansas City, MO, 64108
$1,380
Studio1 bath657 sqftApartment
1721 Walnut, Kansas City, MO, 64108
$995
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
701 E 40th St, Kansas City, MO, 64110
$1,450
1 bed1 bath780 sqftApartment
1601 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO, 64108
$799
Studio1 bath435 sqftApartment
3416 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO, 64111
$799
Studio1 bath435 sqftApartment
3416 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,050
1 bed1 bath850 sqftApartment
716-718 W 38th St, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64111
$1,500
3 beds1 bath950 sqftHouse
11208 Bristol Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64134
$1,475
1 bed1 bath725 sqftApartment
222 W. 75th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64114
$1,150
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
9203 NW 60th St, Parkville, MO, 64152
$915
2 beds1 bath700 sqftApartment
1712 S. Ash Ave., Independence, MO, 64052
$1,300
2 beds1.5 baths1,155 sqftApartment
9444 Newton Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64138
$965
2 beds1 bath808 sqftApartment
900 North 8th Street, Kansas City, KS, 66101
$1,255
2 beds1.5 baths1,060 sqftApartment
7005 N Bales Ave, Gladstone, MO, 64119
$1,350
3 beds1 bath1,400 sqftHouse
3305 S Sterling Ave, Independence, MO, 64052
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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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