Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Emporia, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Emporia
$697/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Emporia is $697 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,252 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Emporia
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Emporia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Emporia, KS
Average rent prices in Emporia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $680, whereas a house costs $850. 1-bedroom apartments in Emporia run $575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $740.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 | No Change | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $550 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $745 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $999 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,100 | 4% | - |
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 | $680 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $850 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$550
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$745
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
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
$680
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$850
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.
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
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Emporia, KS is 38% lower than the median rent in Andover, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,125
30%$975
20%$1,100
18%$1,505
16%$1,550
5%$900
10%$1,100
2%$1,089
20%$1,200
5%$992
8%$1,350
9%$900
2%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 | 7% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 30% lower |
| Transportation | 14% lower |
| Utilities | 20% lower |
Discover rentals in Emporia, KS
2d ago
736 E 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
2 beds
1 bath
$525
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1309 E 11th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
2 beds
1 bath
$600–$625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
229 W 13th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
2 beds
1 bath
$650–$675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
811 State St, Emporia, KS 66801
2 beds
2 baths
$715–$775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1931 W 24th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$525–$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Emporia
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
400 W 15th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$575–$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
709 Sylvan St, Emporia, KS 66801
Studio
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Emporia
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Emporia
4 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Emporia
3 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emporia
1839 Merchant St #312, Emporia, KS 66801
1 bed
1 bath
$469
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 11
4d ago
House for rent in Emporia
4 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Emporia
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
2d ago
1309 E 11th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
2 beds
1 bath
$600–$625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1201 Triplett Drive, Emporia, KS 66801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$551–$638
Apartment for rent
3d ago
229 W 13th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
2 beds
1 bath
$650–$675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Emporia
3 beds
1 bath
$800
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 June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Emporia?
Average rent prices in Emporia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,252 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?
Emporia offers pet-friendly options for renters with furry companions. Approximately 21% of rental listings welcome pets, providing a solid selection for animal owners searching for housing in the city.
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).