Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Emporia, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Emporia

$697/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Emporia is $697 per month as of September 2026. This is 63% below the national average rent, or $1,202 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Emporia

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Emporia rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $800. 1-bedroom apartments in Emporia run $551 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $740.

Listings

Studio

$550

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$568

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$745

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$999

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,200

7%

-

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$568

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$745

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

7%

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$697
decreased by63%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

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 & Services4% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health6% lower
Housing29% lower
Transportation17% lower
Utilities33% lower

Discover rentals in Emporia, KS

Courtyard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Courtyard Apartments

736 E 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

1–3 beds

1 bath

$425–$575

Apartment for rent

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

$625

Apartment for rent

896 W 5th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Emporia

House for rent

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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 September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Emporia?

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

How does Emporia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Emporia is 63% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,202 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.

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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