Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Emporia, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Emporia

$715/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Emporia is $715 per month as of October 2026. This is 62% below the national average rent, or $1,185 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Emporia

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Emporia rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Emporia, KS

Average rent prices in Emporia have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Emporia, KS

Rent prices in Emporia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Emporia is $697, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Emporia run $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

Studio

$537

1%

8%

1 bedroom

$600

7%

5%

2 bedroom

$750

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,000

2%

36%

4 bedroom

$1,500

49%

-

Studio

Average rent

$537

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

49%

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.

How does rent in Emporia, KS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Emporia and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.

Emporia

Median rent price$715
decreased by62%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Emporia, KS is 58% lower than the median rent in Andover, KS.

Cost of living in Emporia, KS

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services6% lower
Groceries2% higher
Health9% lower
Housing30% lower
Transportation9% lower
Utilities34% lower

Discover rentals in Emporia, KS

Courtyard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Courtyard Apartments

736 E 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

1–3 beds

1 bath

$425–$575

Bluestem Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Bluestem Apartments

1309 E 11th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

1 bath

$600–$625

Constitution Union - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Constitution Union

909 Constitution St, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

1 bath

$625

State Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

State Street

811 State St, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

2 baths

$715–$775

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Frequently asked questions for Emporia, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Emporia rental market.

How much is rent in Emporia?

The average rent in Emporia is $715 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Emporia?

Average rent prices in Emporia have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Emporia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Emporia is 62% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,185 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Emporia?

To comfortably afford rent in Emporia, you'd need to earn approximately $29,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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