Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Kansas City, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kansas City, KS rent stands today
Kansas City, KS rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,231/month. Renters today are paying $109 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat recently.
Compared to national trends
Kansas City, KS sits 36.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city offers 128 total rentals, providing limited but varied options.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kansas City rent for $780/month, 1-bedrooms for $887/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,195/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,925/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,000/month. The 2-bedroom segment is the most common, making up 39.8% of rentals.
Price ranges
Houses in Kansas City rent for a median of $1,695/month, while apartments have a median rent of $1,049/month. Apartments comprise 53.2% of total rentals, and houses account for 42.7%, showing a diverse property-type mix.
Median rent
Median rent in Kansas City
$1,231/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Kansas City is $1,231 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $699 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kansas City
128
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kansas City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kansas City, KS
Average rent prices in Kansas City have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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
Kansas City, KS
Rent prices in Kansas City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kansas City is $1,049, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Kansas City run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,145.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $780 |  3% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $887 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,925 | 1% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 7% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bethel Welborn | $1,095 | |
I 435 West Kc Ks | $1,743 | |
Kensington | $1,050 | |
Northeast | $1,050 | |
Northwest | $1,050 | |
Prairie Piper Kc Ks | $1,600 | |
Riverview | $965 | |
Rosedale | $1,112 | |
Shawnee Heights | $1,050 | |
Victory Hills | $1,049 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,049 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$780
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$887
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
Rosedale
Average rent
$1,112
I 435 West Kc Ks
Average rent
$1,743
Victory Hills
Average rent
$1,049
Riverview
Average rent
$965
Bethel Welborn
Average rent
$1,095
Northwest
Average rent
$1,050
Northeast
Average rent
$1,050
Kensington
Average rent
$1,050
Shawnee Heights
Average rent
$1,050
Prairie Piper Kc Ks
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kansas 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 Kansas City, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kansas City and Gladstone by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kansas City
36%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kansas City, KS is 10% lower than the median rent in Gladstone, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,362
5%$1,450
6%$1,284
1%$1,350
3%$1,795
3%$1,179
15%$1,634
16%$2,008
11%$1,766
7%$1,402
20%$1,317
1%$1,495
8%Cost of living in Kansas City, 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 | 13% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 19% lower |
| Housing | 15% lower |
| Transportation | 13% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Kansas City, KS
1d ago
4148 Booth Pl, Kansas City, KS 66103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$955
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1400 N 38th St, Kansas City, KS 66102
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$1,175
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2100 N 57th St, Kansas City, KS 66104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$799–$1,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Victory Hills apartment for rent in Kansas City
2 beds
1 bath
$895
$825
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
16h ago
11403 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,279–$2,869
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
I-435 West Kc-ks townhouse for rent in Kansas City
2115 N 114th St #2, Kansas City, KS 66109
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,350
$2,250
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
10h ago
Verified
1204 N 94th St, Kansas City, KS 66112
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$6,047
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11200 Delaware Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,212–$4,326
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1204 N 94th St, Kansas City, KS 66112
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$6,047
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2312 Victoria Dr, Kansas City, KS 66106
2–3 beds
1 bath
$965–$1,125
Apartment for rent
10h ago
4125 Thompson St, Kansas City, KS 66103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
3124 Woodview Ridge Dr, Kansas City, KS 66103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,197–$2,124
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2312 Victoria Dr, Kansas City, KS 66106
2–3 beds
1 bath
$965–$1,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7842 Everett Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,349
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
$2,715
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
10h ago
Verified
1204 N 94th St, Kansas City, KS 66112
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,486–$3,002
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2312 Victoria Dr, Kansas City, KS 66106
2–3 beds
1 bath
$965–$1,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7842 Everett Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112
3 beds
2 baths
$1,349
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kansas City, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Kansas City rental market.
How much is rent in Kansas City?
The average rent in Kansas City is $1,231 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kansas City?
Average rent prices in Kansas City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Kansas City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kansas City is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $699 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kansas City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City are Riverview ($965/mo), Victory Hills ($1,049/mo), and Northwest ($1,050/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kansas City?
To comfortably afford rent in Kansas City, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kansas City?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kansas City average around $1,060/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,180/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).