$975
2 beds1.5 baths950 sqftApartment
12500-19 E 40th St S, Independence, MO, 64055
Rentals in Kansas City, MO Under $1,500/mo
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$775
1 bed1 bath750 sqftCondo
12409 E 40th St S #A, Independence, MO, 64055
$975
2 beds1.5 baths950 sqftCondo
12501 E 40th St S #E, Independence, MO, 64055
$1,339
3 beds1.5 baths1,000 sqftTownhome
219 N Garrison Ave #10, Ferrelview, MO, 64163
$1,099
1 bed1 bath745 sqftCondo
1108 E 30th St 218, Kansas City, MO, 64109
$1,395
2 beds1 bath870 sqftHouse
8101 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64114
$1,495
4 beds1 bath1,096 sqftHouse
7117 E 111th Terr, Kansas City, MO, 64134
$875
2 beds1 bathHouse
4323 Paseo Blvd Unit 2S, Kansas City, MO, 64110
$875
2 beds1 bathHouse
4323 Paseo Blvd Unit 1S, Kansas City, MO, 64110
$750
Studio1 bath396 sqftCondo
3721 Broadway Blvd - 1, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,500
2 beds2 baths1,000 sqftTownhome
1928 West 36 Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66103
$1,197
2 beds1 bath683 sqftCondo
4128 Roanoke Rd 1023-3, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$885
2 beds1 bathCondo
217 Bonaire St., Liberty, MO, 64068
$1,096
1 bed1 bath536 sqftCondo
209 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. 404, Kansas City, MO, 64112
$1,375
4 beds1 bath1,176 sqftHouse
10804 Newton Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64134
$950
2 beds1 bath650 sqftCondo
1015 N Scott Avenue #105 building 5 Back, Belton, MO, 64012
$1,150
1 bed1 bath671 sqftCondo
512-516 Splitlog Ave - Apt-20, Kansas City, KS, 66101
$850
1 bed1 bath820 sqftHouse
1230 W RUBY AVE 1, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64052
$800
1 bed1 bath500 sqftHouse
2900 Orville Ave Unit 104, Kansas City, KS, 66102
$1,370
2 beds1.5 baths950 sqftHouse
8455 Robinson Street Apt 102, Overland Park, KS, 66212
$1,250
2 beds1 bath1,150 sqftCondo
3835 Central St - 3S, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$895
2 beds1 bath750 sqftCondo
4827 NW Homestead Ter, Riverside, MO, 64150
$750
1 bed1 bathHouse
2603 Amie Court Unit 4, Kansas City, MO, 64124
$750
1 bed1 bathHouse
2603 Amie Court Unit 3, Kansas City, MO, 64124
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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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