Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Junction City, KS

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Junction City, KS rent slipped 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $2 less per month on average than last year.

  • Junction City is 43.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals (55) and generally lower prices.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Junction City rent for $683/month, 1-bedrooms for $750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $875/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,600/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment rose 20.0% year over year and studios climbed 17.8%, diverging from the overall citywide decline of 8.3%. This shows selective strength in smaller unit rents despite the broader market cooling.

Median rent

Median rent in Junction City

$1,100/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Junction City is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $830 less per month.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Junction City

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $875, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Junction City run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$683

2%

20%

1 bedroom

$750

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$875

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,450

5%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,600

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$683

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Junction City, KS is 16% higher than the median rent in Chapman, KS.

Discover rentals in Junction City, KS

13 Riley Mnr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Junction City

House for rent

1909-1913 N Madison - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1909-1913 N Madison

1909 N Madison St, Junction City, KS 66441

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

615 W 12th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Junction City

Apartment for rent

Eisenhower Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Eisenhower Apartments

1010 1010 - 1033 Eisenhower Circle & 701 S. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Junction City?

Average rent prices in Junction City have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Junction City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Junction City is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $830 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 $44,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Junction City average around $690/month and two-bedrooms approximately $850/month.

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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