$1,225
2 beds1 bath825 sqftApartment
616 NE 38th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64116
Rentals in Kansas City, MO Under $1,500/mo
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$1,100
2 beds1 bath825 sqftApartment
616 NE 38th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64116
$1,255
1 bed1 bath788 sqftApartment
7650 Goddard St, Shawnee, KS, 66214
$999
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
6527 Reeder Street, Shawnee, KS, 66203
$999
1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment
6527 Reeder Street, Shawnee, KS, 66203
$1,192
2 beds1 bath970 sqftApartment
6527 Reeder Street, Shawnee, KS, 66203
$750
Studio1 bath600 sqftApartment
3743-3749 Washington St., Kansas City, MO, 64111
$895
2 beds1 bath700 sqftApartment
1712 S. Ash Ave., Independence, MO, 64052
$1,295
1 bed1 bath740 sqftApartment
1004 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64105
$1,195
1 bed1 bath770 sqftApartment
1004 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64105
$1,485
2 beds2 baths1,080 sqftApartment
1601 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108
$945
2 beds1 bath800 sqftApartment
1712 S. Ash Ave., Independence, MO, 64052
$1,480
2 beds2 baths1,180 sqftApartment
1004 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64105
$1,125
1 bed1 bath800 sqftApartment
1004 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64105
$1,390
1 bed1 bath830 sqftApartment
1601 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108
$1,295
1 bed1 bath1,000 sqftApartment
1601 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108
$795
2 beds1 bathHouse
9201 E 53rd Terr Unit 2W, Raytown, MO, 64133
$999
1 bed1 bathApartment
409 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64109
$1,005
1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment
1004 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64105
$1,395
1 bed1 bath780 sqftApartment
1601 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108
$750
1 bed1 bath680 sqftApartment
3600 ST JOHN AVE, Kansas City, MO, 64123
$1,292
2 beds2 baths1,015 sqftApartment
6527 Reeder Street, Shawnee, KS, 66203
$1,165
1 bed1 bath920 sqftApartment
1601 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108
$1,160
1 bed1 bath920 sqftApartment
1601 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108
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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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