Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 7, 2025

Average rent in
Emporia, KS

Last updated on December 7, 2025

Last updated on December 7, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Emporia, KS is $699. This is -64%, or $1,226, lower than the national average.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Median rent

$699

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Emporia, KS is $699. This is -64%, or $1,226, lower than the national average.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

69%
30%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

Households

52%
48%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Emporia, KS

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Emporia, KS have increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Emporia, KS

The monthly rent for an apartment in Emporia, KS is $687. A 1-bedroom apartment in Emporia, KS costs about $565 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $725. Houses for rent in Emporia, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$566

3%

18%

2 bedroom

$732

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$999

4%

15%

4 bedroom

$912

5%

27%

Studio

$525

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$566

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$732

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$912

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Emporia, 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.

Compare rent prices in Emporia, KS to other cities

Median rent prices in Emporia, KS for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Andover, KS.

Emporia

Median rent price$699
decreased by64%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Emporia, KS is 53% lower than the median rent in Andover, KS.

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Cost of living in
Emporia, KS

The overall cost of living in Emporia, KS is 15% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% lower

Groceries

3% lower

Health

2% lower

Housing

30% lower

Transportation

14% lower

Utilities

20% lower

Apartments for rent in El Dorado

Discover rentals in Emporia, KS

Courtyard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Courtyard Apartments

736 East 12th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801

1–2 beds

1 bath

$425–$525

Apartment for rent

Bluestem Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Bluestem Apartments

1309 E 11th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

1–2 beds

1 bath

$525–$625

Apartment for rent

Constitution Union - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Constitution Union

909 Constitution Street, Emporia, KS 66801

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$525–$925

Apartment for rent

1753 Road E #231 - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

House for rent in Emporia

2 beds

2 baths

$700

House for rent

State Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

State Street

811 State Street, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

2 baths

$715–$775

Apartment for rent

1753 Road E #LOT18 - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

House for rent in Emporia

3 beds

2 baths

$750

House for rent

1415 Neosho Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Emporia

House for rent