$995
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
4125 Thompson St, Kansas City, KS, 66103
Rentals in Kansas City, MO Under $1,500/mo
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$1,145
2 beds1 bath1,026 sqftHouse
2837 N 42nd Street, Kansas City, KS, 66104
$1,495
2 beds2 baths964 sqftApartment
4427 Holly Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,000
1 bed1 bath775 sqftApartment
1301-21 Valentine Road, 3801-07 Terrace Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,349
2 beds2 baths850 sqftApartment
2966 Francis St #201, Kansas City, KS, 66103
$1,349
2 beds2 baths850 sqftApartment
2966 Francis St #201, Kansas City, KS, 66103
$1,349
2 beds2 baths850 sqftApartment
2966 Francis St #201, Kansas City, KS, 66103
$899
2 beds1 bath825 sqftApartment
3409 Benton Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64130
$900
2 beds1 bath680 sqftApartment
1400 N 38th St, Kansas City, KS, 66102
$1,420
2 beds2 baths965 sqftApartment
5511 NE 80th Ter, Kansas City, MO, 64119-7804
$1,055
Studio1 bath540 sqftApartment
7650 Goddard St, Shawnee, KS, 66214
$1,495
3 beds1.5 bathsHouse
7405 E 165th St. Unit A, Belton, MO, 64012
$995
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftMultiplex
6113 and 6115 Indiana Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130, Kansas City, MO, 64130
$825
1 bed1 bath650 sqftApartment
522-530 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64124
$1,295
1 bed1 bath760 sqftApartment
920 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64105
$1,245
1 bed1 bathApartment
10405 W 70th Terrace, Shawnee, KS, 66203
$1,300
2 beds1.5 baths1,155 sqftApartment
9444 Newton Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64138
$900
2 beds1 bath735 sqftApartment
3813 Duck Road, Grandview, MO, 64030
$1,250
2 beds1 bath860 sqftApartment
3740-3744 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,060
2 beds1 bath1,223 sqftApartment
814 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124
$1,380
3 beds1 bath1,223 sqftApartment
814 Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64124
$1,250
3 beds1 bath960 sqftHouse
6455 Chestnut Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64132
$1,428
1 bed1 bath714 sqftApartment
8550 N Main St, Kansas City, MO, 64155
$1,295
2 beds1 bath870 sqftApartment
5708 Outlook, Mission, KS, 66202
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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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