Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Last updated on May 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, MO is $1,350. This is -31%, or $599, lower than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, MO is $1,350. This is -31%, or $599, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, MO have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Kansas City, MO is $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO costs about $1,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,399. Houses for rent in Kansas City, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,549.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,127 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,377 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,599 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 6% | 3% | |
Studio | $985 | 1% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway Gillham | $972 | |
Central Hyde Park | $1,082 | |
Hanover Place | $1,102 | |
Martin City | $1,125 | |
North Hyde Park | $1,095 | |
River Market | $1,682 | |
The Downtown Loop | $1,672 | |
Valentine | $1,055 | |
Waldo | $1,659 | |
West Plaza | $1,413 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,549 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $666 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,127
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,377
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
The Downtown Loop
Average rent
$1,672
Broadway Gillham
Average rent
$972
Hanover Place
Average rent
$1,102
Waldo
Average rent
$1,659
Valentine
Average rent
$1,055
Central Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,082
West Plaza
Average rent
$1,413
River Market
Average rent
$1,682
North Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,095
Martin City
Average rent
$1,125
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$666
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.
Median rent prices in Kansas City, MO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belton, MO.
Kansas City
lower than the national median
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.
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Belton
$1,695
Last year
Blue Springs
$1,645
Last year
Gladstone
$1,250
Last year
Grandview
$1,295
Last year
Independence
$1,219
Last year
Kansas City
$1,250
Last year
Lee's Summit
$1,600
Last year
Liberty
$1,550
Last year
North Kansas City
$1,300
Last year
Olathe
$1,949
Last year
Overland Park
$1,745
Last year
Raytown
$1,265
Last year
The overall cost of living in Kansas City, MO is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 11% lower |
Groceries | 3% lower |
Health | 16% lower |
Housing | 12% lower |
Transportation | 11% lower |
Utilities | 6% higher |
5d+ ago
Citadel apartment for rent in Kansas City
1 bed
0.5 baths
$605
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
9355 Bales Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$658–$1,438
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6409 Manchester Ave, Kansas City, MO 64133
1–2 beds
1 bath
$694–$772
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
11540 Holiday Dr, Kansas City, MO 64134
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8838 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9320 Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
605 E 42nd St, Kansas City, MO 64110
1–2 beds
1 bath
$745–$1,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1201 Brush Creek Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64110
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$950
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
3d ago
The Downtown Loop townhouse for rent in Kansas City
308 W 8th St #1, Kansas City, MO 64105
Studio
1 bath
$8,000
House for rent
Available Dec 1
4d ago
1820 W 38th St #BS, Kansas City, MO 64111
2 beds
1 bath
$7,800
Condo for rent
Available May 13
5d+ ago
Country Lane Estates house for rent in Kansas City
1314 W Red Bridge Rd #1, Kansas City, MO 64114
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,750
House for rent
Available Apr 11
7h ago
701 701 Berkley Park Way, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,329–$4,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 12
5d+ ago
Squier Park house for rent in Kansas City
3518 Tracy Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio
3.5 baths
$4,250
House for rent
Available Mar 1
3d ago
5017 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112
4 beds
4 baths
$4,200–$4,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,815
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
525 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$2,153
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4800 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$984–$2,719
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1000 Berkley Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,174–$3,397
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
8495 N Elgin Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,041–$3,068
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
14500 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$5,324
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
9422 Cleveland Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
1–3 beds
1 bath
$938–$1,619
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
525 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$2,153
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1000 Berkley Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,174–$3,397
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
400 Ne 103rd St, Kansas City, MO 64155
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,045–$1,540
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
9355 Bales Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$658–$1,438
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
500 E 3rd St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,735
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
1d ago
Verified
9320 Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9821 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,053–$1,093
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
525 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$2,153
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4800 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275–$1,474
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
1000 Berkley Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,174–$3,397
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
8495 N Elgin Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,041–$3,068
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
14500 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,458–$3,433
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2705 Mcgee Trfy, Kansas City, MO 64108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,343–$9,322
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 $984 last month.

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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.
Crystal 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.