$925
2 beds1.5 bathsHouse
1111 S Brookside Ave Unit 1C, Independence, MO, 64053
Rentals in Kansas City, MO Under $1,500/mo
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$1,150
2 beds2 bathsHouse
5835 Blue Ridge Cuttoff, Raytown, MO, 64133
$1,355
1 bed1 bath875 sqftCondo
500 E 8th St A6, Kansas City, MO, 64106
$1,125
1 bed1 bath805 sqftCondo
3130 Gillham Rd, Unit 203, Kansas City, MO, 64109
$1,095
1 bed1 bath800 sqftCondo
3716 Warwick Blvd - 5, Kansas City, MO, 64111
$1,250
2 beds1 bath850 sqftCondo
2541 Cherry St - 2S, Kansas City, MO, 64108
$1,399
2 beds1.5 baths1,050 sqftTownhome
3129 Eaton St, Kansas City, KS, 66103
$950
2 beds1 bath650 sqftCondo
1015 N Scott Avenue #109 building 5 Back, Belton, MO, 64012
$699
Studio1 bath700 sqftCondo
2016 NW 50th Ter, Northmoor, MO, 64151
$1,295
3 beds1 bath816 sqftHouse
5211 Sycamore Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64129
$1,200
Studio1 bath746 sqftHouse
700 Broadway Blvd Kansas City, MO 64105, USA 210,, Kansas City, MO, 64105
$750
1 bed1 bathHouse
1111 S Brookside Ave Unit 3C, Independence, MO, 64053
$1,375
2 beds1 bathHouse
3836 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO, 64109
$1,450
2 beds2 baths970 sqftCondo
8020 N Drury Ave Unit 3A, Kansas City, MO, 641197811
$795
1 bed1 bath637 sqftTownhome
1139 1/2 S Haden St, Independence, MO, 64050
$1,195
4 beds1.5 baths936 sqftHouse
7300 E 112th St, Kansas City, MO, 64134
$850
3 beds1 bathHouse
2947 York St. Unit 2, Kansas City, MO, 64128
$850
1 bed1 bathHouse
5101 NE Chouteau Trfy Unit 723, Kansas City, MO, 64119
$1,325
3 beds1 bath988 sqftHouse
7621 Sni A Bar Rd, Kansas City, MO, 641292151
$1,450
3 beds1 bathHouse
12917 E. 33rd St. South, Independence, MO, 64055
$925
Studio1 bath341 sqftCondo
3200 Gillham 212, Kansas City, MO, 64109
$1,485
3 beds2 baths1,432 sqftCondo
8301 E 55th St, Kansas City, MO, 641292611
$995
2 beds1.5 bathsHouse
5031 NE Chouteau Trfy Unit 514, Kansas City, MO, 64119
$995
2 beds1.5 bathsHouse
5031 NE Chouteau Trfy Unit 513, Kansas City, MO, 64119
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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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