Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Emporia, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Emporia
$697/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Emporia is $697 per month as of July 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,247 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Emporia
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Emporia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Emporia, KS
Average rent prices in Emporia have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $677, whereas a house costs $900. 1-bedroom apartments in Emporia run $568 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $740.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 | No Change | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $550 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $750 | 2% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $999 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,125 | 2% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Emporia, KS.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $677 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $900 | 4% | 13% |
Studio
Average rent
$550
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Emporia, KS.
Apartments
Average rent
$677
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
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
64%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Emporia, KS is 66% lower than the median rent in Andover, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$1,100
1%$1,095
2%$1,242
16%$913
4%$1,082
22%$895
1%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 & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 29% lower |
| Transportation | 17% lower |
| Utilities | 33% lower |
Discover rentals in Emporia, KS
2d ago
736 E 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
1–3 beds
1 bath
$425–$575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1309 E 11th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
2 beds
1 bath
$600–$625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
229 W 13th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
2 beds
1 bath
$650–$675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Emporia
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Emporia
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,300
House for rent
6h ago
1931 W 24th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$525–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
400 W 15th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$575–$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
709 Sylvan St, Emporia, KS 66801
Studio
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
821 Market St, Emporia, KS 66801
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
909 Merchant St, Emporia, KS 66801
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1119 Market St, Emporia, KS 66801
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Emporia
1839 Merchant St #312, Emporia, KS 66801
1 bed
1 bath
$469
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 11
3d ago
House for rent in Emporia
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Emporia
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
1d ago
821 Market St, Emporia, KS 66801
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1119 Market St, Emporia, KS 66801
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Emporia
1839 Merchant St #312, Emporia, KS 66801
1 bed
1 bath
$469
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 11
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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 $697 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Emporia?
Average rent prices in Emporia have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Emporia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Emporia is 64% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,247 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 $28,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Emporia?
Based on our current listings, 17% of Emporia rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 11 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 66 units.
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).