Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Kansas City, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kansas City, KS rent rose 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters are paying $91 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased 2.2% since last month following a recent peak in December 2025.
Compared to national trends
Kansas City, KS sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 142 total rentals providing a modest but diverse market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Kansas City run around $828/month, 1-bedrooms around $899/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,195/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,895/month and 4+ bedrooms $1,975/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,695/month compared to apartments at $1,050/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Kansas City, KS, Morris rents climbed 26.1% year over year to $1,639/month, contrasting with Bethel Welborn where rents fell 21.4% to $825/month. These shifts show divergent neighborhood trends within a citywide market that rose 5.7%.
Median rent
Median rent in Kansas City
$1,200/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Kansas City is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kansas City
142
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Kansas City run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $827 |  3% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $899 | 7% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $1,975 | 1% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Argentine | $1,445 | |
Bethel Welborn | $825 | |
I 435 West Kc Ks | $1,754 | |
Northeast | $1,170 | |
Northwest | $1,210 | |
Prairie Piper Kc Ks | $1,698 | |
Riverview | $988 | |
Rosedale | $1,125 | |
Shawnee Heights | $1,132 | |
Victory Hills | $1,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,172 | 16% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $889 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$827
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Rosedale
Average rent
$1,125
I 435 West Kc Ks
Average rent
$1,754
Victory Hills
Average rent
$1,150
Riverview
Average rent
$988
Northwest
Average rent
$1,210
Bethel Welborn
Average rent
$825
Northeast
Average rent
$1,170
Prairie Piper Kc Ks
Average rent
$1,698
Shawnee Heights
Average rent
$1,132
Argentine
Average rent
$1,445
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,172
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$889
Last 30 days
13%
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
38%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kansas City, KS is 25% lower than the median rent in Gladstone, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,595
7%$1,420
6%$1,257
$1,350
1%$1,675
18%$1,204
15%$1,598
8%$1,995
10%$1,730
10%$1,100
21%$1,320
6%$1,447
14%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
2d ago
4148 Booth Pl, Kansas City, KS 66103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$955
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1425 S 55th St, Kansas City, KS 66106
2 beds
1 bath
$735
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1400 N 38th St, Kansas City, KS 66102
1–3 beds
1 bath
$750–$975
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2100 N 57th St, Kansas City, KS 66104
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$799–$1,099
Apartment for rent
6h ago
11403 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66109
2 beds
2 baths
$2,246–$2,979
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5h ago
Rosedale house for rent in Kansas City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
2h ago
11200 Delaware Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,329–$4,407
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1204 N 94th St, Kansas City, KS 66112
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,231–$5,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1204 N 94th St, Kansas City, KS 66112
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,231–$5,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2312 Victoria Dr, Kansas City, KS 66106
2–3 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2966 Francis St, Kansas City, KS 66103
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,349
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
2312 Victoria Dr, Kansas City, KS 66106
2–3 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Jun 11
1d ago
Verified
1204 N 94th St, Kansas City, KS 66112
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2312 Victoria Dr, Kansas City, KS 66106
2–3 beds
1 bath
$915–$1,125
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
7842 Everett Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,049–$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 $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kansas City?
Average rent prices in Kansas City have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Kansas City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kansas City is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kansas City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City are Bethel Welborn ($825/mo), Riverview ($988/mo), and Rosedale ($1,125/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 $48,000/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?
Kansas City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the metro area's diverse neighborhood options.
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).