Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Junction City, KS

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Junction City, KS rent slipped 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters today are paying $38 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Vs. national rents

    Junction City is roughly 1.5× more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in smaller metros with 55 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Junction City run around $662/month, 1-bedrooms around $748/month, and 2-bedrooms around $895/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment climbed 33.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This increase contrasts with the overall market trend in Junction City, KS.

Median rent

Median rent in Junction City

$950/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Junction City is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$0.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Junction City

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Junction City 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 Junction City, KS

Average rent prices in Junction City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Junction City, KS

Rent prices in Junction City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Junction City is $850, whereas a house costs $1,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Junction City run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $862.

Listings

Studio

$662

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$747

7%

11%

2 bedroom

$895

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,450

21%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

33%

Studio

Average rent

$662

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$747

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Junction City, 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 Junction City, KS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Junction City and Chapman by all bedroom counts and property types.

Junction City

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$922
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Junction City, KS is 3% higher than the median rent in Chapman, KS.

Discover rentals in Junction City, KS

310 W 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Junction City

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
419 W 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

419 W 8th St

419 W 8th St, Junction City, KS 66441

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
903 Windwood Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Junction City

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1223 N Jackson St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Junction City

3 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Junction City, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Junction City rental market.

How much is rent in Junction City?

The average rent in Junction City is $950 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Junction City?

Average rent prices in Junction City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Junction City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Junction City is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Junction City?

To comfortably afford rent in Junction City, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Junction City?

December offers the lowest rents in Junction City, with prices running about 22% lower than March, which sees the highest rent. Timing your search for winter months can lead to better deals compared to spring.

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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