Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 22, 2026

Average rent in
Emporia, KS

Last updated on January 22, 2026

Last updated on January 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Emporia, KS is $700. This is -63%, or $1,200, lower than the national average.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$700

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

29

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Emporia, KS is $700. This is -63%, or $1,200, lower than the national average.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

63%
36%
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 remained the same in the last month and have remained the same 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 $700. A 1-bedroom apartment in Emporia, KS costs about $568 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $750. Houses for rent in Emporia, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $725.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$600

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$732

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,042

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,075

4%

No Change

Studio

$550

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$732

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,042

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

4%

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$700
decreased by63%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

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

1006 Constitution - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1006 Constitution

1006 Constitution St, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Bluestem Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Bluestem Apartments

1309 E 11th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

1 bath

$600–$625

Apartment for rent

900 State - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

900 State

900 State St, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

1 bath

$649–$699

Apartment for rent

229 West 13th Avenue #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Emporia

229 West 13th Avenue - 2

229 West 13th Avenue #2, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

Riverview Condominiums - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

Riverview Condominiums

1001 Riverview Drive, Emporia, KS 66801

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$1,270

Apartment for rent

215 E Copley Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Emporia

House for rent

1753 Road E #231 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Emporia

2 beds

2 baths

$700

House for rent

State Street - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8

Very good

State Street

811 State Street, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

2 baths

$715–$775

Apartment for rent