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Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Kansas City, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kansas City rent stands today
Kansas City, MO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels across the city.
Compared to national trends
Kansas City sits 30.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for renters seeking value. The city has 1,098 total rentals providing a moderate inventory size.
Price ranges
Studios in Kansas City run around $994/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,123/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,390/month, with rents rising to $1,850/month for 4+ bedroom units. Houses rent for a median of $1,550/month while apartments sit at $1,250/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Blue Hills Estates saw rents fall 62.6% year over year to $1,348/month, Kirkside dropped 54.0% to $970/month, and Hillcrest declined 50.0% to $975/month. These steep neighborhood declines contrast with the citywide flat rent trend and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Kansas City
$1,350/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Kansas City is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kansas City
1,098
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, MO
Average rent prices in Kansas City have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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, MO
Rent prices in Kansas City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kansas City is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Kansas City run $1,155 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,440.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $993 |  3% |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,123 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,390 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway Gillham | $1,015 | |
Central Hyde Park | $1,057 | |
Hanover Place | $1,035 | |
Martin City | $1,317 | |
North Hyde Park | $1,270 | |
River Market | $1,634 | |
The Downtown Loop | $1,700 | |
Valentine | $1,145 | |
Waldo | $1,735 | |
West Plaza | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,375 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $664 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$993
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,123
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
The Downtown Loop
Average rent
$1,700
Broadway Gillham
Average rent
$1,015
Waldo
Average rent
$1,735
Hanover Place
Average rent
$1,035
Central Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,057
North Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,270
Valentine
Average rent
$1,145
West Plaza
Average rent
$1,450
River Market
Average rent
$1,634
Martin City
Average rent
$1,317
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$664
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kansas City, MO, 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, MO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kansas City and Belton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kansas City
31%lower than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kansas City, MO is 20% lower than the median rent in Belton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,683
5%$1,695
10%$1,595
7%$1,420
6%$1,257
$1,200
7%$1,675
18%$1,204
15%$1,598
8%$1,995
10%$1,730
10%$1,320
6%Cost of living in Kansas City, MO
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, MO
4d ago
7714 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
Studio
-1 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cooley Highlands apartment for rent in Kansas City
1 bed
1 bath
$525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Citadel apartment for rent in Kansas City
1 bed
0.5 baths
$605
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11540 Holiday Dr, Kansas City, MO 64134
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kansas City
19920 Barn Northwest Farley Hampton Road #1, Kansas City, MO 64153
4 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available Apr 6
1h ago
1320 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,485–$5,803
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5h ago
701 701 Berkley Park Way, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$4,979
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 12
8h ago
Verified
8800 N Ames Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$1,969
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,835
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
8800 N Ames Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$1,969
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1000 Berkley Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,277–$3,554
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
525 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$2,153
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
201 W 99th Ter, Kansas City, MO 64114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,962
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
8800 N Ames Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$1,969
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,835
Apartment for rent
45m ago
Verified
3560 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$855–$1,880
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kansas City, MO
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 $1,350 per month as of June 13, 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 remained the same since last year.
How does Kansas City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kansas City is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kansas City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City are Broadway Gillham ($1,015/mo), Hanover Place ($1,035/mo), and Central Hyde Park ($1,057/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 $54,000/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 $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city'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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Kansas City Metro Report
The Zumper Kansas City Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Missouri one bedroom median rent was $997 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Overland Park ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,290.
- Kansas City was the second priciest with rent at $1,140.
- Kansas City placed third with rent at $1,000.
The Least Expensive
- Warrensburg was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $790.
- Independence placed second with rent at $880.
- Leavenworth ranked as third with rent at $900.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Lawrence had the fastest growing rent, up 17.7% since this time last year.
- Leavenworth saw rent climb 9.8%, making it second.
- Warrensburg was third with rent increasing 8.2%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Overland Park had the largest monthly growth rate, up 5.7%.
- Warrensburg saw rent climb 5.3% last month, making it second.
- Leavenworth placed third with rent increasing 4.7%.
About
The Zumper Kansas City Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.