$897
1 bed1 bath719 sqftApartment
1520 E 97th, Kansas City, MO, 64131
Rentals in Kansas City, MO Under $1,500/mo
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$1,195
3 beds2 bathsHouse
5429 College Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64130
$825
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
3050 N 58th St, Kansas City, KS, 66104
$1,025
2 beds1 bath950 sqftApartment
3050 N 58th St, Kansas City, KS, 66104
$795
1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment
806-808 W 38th St., KANSAS CITY, MO, 64111
$1,096
1 bed1 bath517 sqftApartment
415 W 46th St, Kansas City, MO, 64112
$1,098+
1 bed1 bath517 sqftApartment
415 W 46th St, Kansas City, MO, 64112
$1,400
3 beds1 bath964 sqftHouse
3921 Myrtle Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64130-1523
$1,150
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
4414 Jarboe St, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,100
2 beds1 bath750 sqftApartment
4414 Jarboe St, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,300
2 beds1.5 baths1,155 sqftApartment
9444 Newton Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64138
$1,149
2 beds1 bath1,100 sqftApartment
5717 Outlook St, Mission, KS, 66202
$1,250
3 beds1 bath1,200 sqftHouse
2508 Mersington Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64127-4449
$1,145
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
7205 W 55th Terr, Overland Park, KS, 66202
$900
2 beds1 bath680 sqftApartment
1400 N 38th St, Kansas City, KS, 66102
$1,400
2 beds1 bath1,150 sqftApartment
959 W 42nd Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$995
1 bed1 bath576 sqftApartment
6820 Chapel Dr, Belton, MO, 64012
$825
Studio1 bath394 sqftApartment
4818 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64110
$1,395
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
516-526 W 39th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,395
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
516-526 W 39th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,395
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
516-526 W 39th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,395
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
516-526 W 39th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,395
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
516-526 W 39th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,395
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
516-526 W 39th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64111
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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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