Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, KS Under $1,500 (58 Rentals)

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Darby at Briarcliff
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$1,355 - $3,352
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Darby at Briarcliff

1600 NW 38th StKansas City, MO 64116
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Alton Heights
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$1,229 - $8,185
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Alton Heights

4111 BroadwayKansas City, MO 64111
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Piper Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Piper Lofts

117 W 20th StKansas City, MO 64108
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West 39th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West 39th Street

3895 State Line RdKansas City, MO 64111
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Norman School Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norman School Lofts

3514 Jefferson StKansas City, MO 64111

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The Grand
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grand

1125 Grand BlvdKansas City, MO 64106
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Terrace on Walnut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace on Walnut

1721 Walnut StKansas City, MO 64108
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The Milo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Milo

1014-1020 W 44th StKansas City, MO 64111
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Plaza 44
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza 44

4440-4444 Jarboe StKansas City, MO 64111
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Lakota on Grand
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakota on Grand

4916 Grand AveKansas City, MO 64112
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Hillsborough Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillsborough Apartments

5287-5445 Foxridge DrShawnee Mission, KS 66202
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Mulberry Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Lofts

905 Broadway BlvdKansas City, MO 64105
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Windsor Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Manor

409-411 E Armour BlvdKansas City, MO 64109

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kansas City

How much are Studio apartments in Kansas City?

There are currently 522 Studio Apartments in Kansas City with rent ranges from $500 to $3,085 with an average price of $1,728.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kansas City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kansas City ranges from $500 to $5,272 with an average monthly rent of $1,578.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kansas City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kansas City range from $800 to $8,078. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,021.

How expensive are Kansas City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 147 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kansas City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $939 to $13,561 - averaging $2,237 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.