Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Kansas City, KS

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, KS is $1,250. This is -36%, or $699, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,250

increased by15%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

134

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, KS is $1,250. This is -36%, or $699, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
63%
29%
1%
1%
$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 2% in the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,099. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, KS costs about $1,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,150. Houses for rent in Kansas City, KS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,695.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,000

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,190

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,975

2%

17%

4 bedroom

$1,912

2%

14%

Studio

$962

5%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$962

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,190

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,912

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

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$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kansas City, KS is equal to the median rent in Gladstone, MO.

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$1,550

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$1,300

increased by6%

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$1,949

increased by10%

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$1,745

increased by11%

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$1,262

decreased by1%

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$1,265

decreased by5%

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$1,552

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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

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Discover rentals in Kansas City, KS

University Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

University Plaza

4148 Booth Pl, Kansas City, KS 66103

1–2 beds

1 bath

$725–$955

Apartment for rent

1425 South 55th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.9

Very good

1425 South 55th Street

1425 S 55th St, Kansas City, KS 66106

2 beds

1 bath

$735

Apartment for rent

La Hacienda - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.4

Very good

La Hacienda

2100 N 57th St, Kansas City, KS 66104

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$799–$1,099

Apartment for rent

spacious 1 bedroom - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

spacious 1 bedroom

2803 New Jersey Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

1211 Reynolds Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Riverview apartment for rent in Kansas City

2BR/1.0BA

1211 Reynolds Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Eagle's Nest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Eagle's Nest Apartments

1400 N 38th St, Kansas City, KS 66102

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$900

Apartment for rent

Concord Sq Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Concord Sq Apartments

7842 Everett Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$899–$1,349

Apartment for rent

1053-2615 Quindaro Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.6

Very good

1053-2615 Quindaro Blvd

1053 Quindaro Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66104

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent