Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Kansas City, KS

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, KS is $1,221. This is -37%, or $724, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,221

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

146

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, KS is $1,221. This is -37%, or $724, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
67%
25%
3%
0%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

57%
43%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Kansas City, KS

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, KS have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Kansas City, KS

The monthly rent for an apartment in Kansas City, KS is $1,120. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, KS costs about $1,075 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,125. Houses for rent in Kansas City, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$995

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,195

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,675

2%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,875

4%

6%

Studio

$912

1%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$912

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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.

Compare rent prices in Kansas City, KS to other cities

Median rent prices in Kansas City, KS for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Gladstone, MO.

Kansas City

Median rent price$1,221
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,340
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kansas City, KS is 9% lower than the median rent in Gladstone, MO.

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$1,551

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$1,546

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$1,262

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$1,350

increased by4%

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$1,750

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Cost of living in
Kansas City, KS

The overall cost of living in Kansas City, KS is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

11% lower

Groceries

3% lower

Health

16% lower

Housing

12% lower

Transportation

11% lower

Utilities

6% higher

Apartments for rent in Belton

Discover rentals in Kansas City, KS

634 Northrup Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

7.1

Very good

634 Northrup Avenue

634 Northrup Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101

3 beds

1 bath

$638

House for rent

Available Oct 23

La Hacienda - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.5

Very good

La Hacienda

2100 N 57th St, Kansas City, KS 66104

1–3 beds

1 bath

$799–$1,225

Apartment for rent

Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9.4

Excellent

Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC

2715 W 42nd Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$960

Apartment for rent

4130-4132 Fisher St KCKS 66103 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

9

Excellent

4130-4132 Fisher St KCKS 66103

4130 Fisher St, Kansas City, KS 66103

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$925

Apartment for rent

Lowell School Lofts - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Lowell School Lofts

1040 Orville Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Concord Sq Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Concord Sq Apartments

7842 Everett Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$885–$1,349

Apartment for rent

263 N Mill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverview house for rent in Kansas City

3 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

737 Greeley Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northeast house for rent in Kansas City

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