Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Baldwin City, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Baldwin City

$1,035/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Baldwin City is $1,035 per month as of July 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $910 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Baldwin City

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Baldwin City rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Baldwin City, KS

Average rent prices in Baldwin City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Baldwin City, KS

Rent prices in Baldwin City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Baldwin City is $1,047, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Baldwin City run $880 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$950

107%

-

1 bedroom

$925

4%

28%

2 bedroom

$995

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,610

13%

-

4 bedroom

$1,950

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

107%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,610

Last 30 days

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Baldwin City, KS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Baldwin City, KS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Baldwin City and Basehor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Baldwin City

Median rent price$1,035
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,587
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Baldwin City, KS is 35% lower than the median rent in Basehor, KS.

Discover rentals in Baldwin City, KS

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

318 Ames Apartments

318 Ames St, Baldwin City, KS 66006

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

912 Orange Street, Unit H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

912 Orange Street, Unit H

912 Orange St, Baldwin City, KS 66006

2 beds

1 bath

$1,029

Condo for rent

Available Jul 23

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Frequently asked questions for Baldwin City, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Baldwin City rental market.

How much is rent in Baldwin City?

The average rent in Baldwin City is $1,035 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Baldwin City?

Average rent prices in Baldwin City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Baldwin City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Baldwin City is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $910 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Baldwin City?

To comfortably afford rent in Baldwin City, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Baldwin City?

Based on our current listings, Baldwin City welcomes pet owners with pet-friendly options available in all rental listings. With an average of about 5 apartments available monthly, you'll find pet-welcoming options across the city's inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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