Average Rent in Kansas City, MO and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Kansas City, MO

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, MO is $1,289. This is -35% lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,289

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,076

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, MO is $1,289. This is -35% lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

63%

25%

$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

54%

46%

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 comparables in
Kansas City, MO
The monthly rent for an apartment in Kansas City, MO is $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO costs about $1,108 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in Kansas City, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,495.


1 bedroom	$1,095	No Change	1%
2 bedroom	$1,309	No Change	4%
3 bedroom	$1,560	No Change	No Change
4 bedroom	$1,680	5%	6%
Studio	$950	1%	1%

		Comparables
Broadway Gillham	$975
Central Hyde Park	$1,025
Hanover Place	$1,145
Martin City	$1,319
North Hyde Park	$1,225
River Market	$1,599
Southmoreland	$1,037
The Downtown Loop	$1,599
Valentine	$1,055
West Plaza	$1,320


Apartments	$1,200	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,249	2%	No Change
Houses	$1,495	1%	No Change
Rooms	$687	8%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,309

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,560

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,680

Last 30 days

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in Kansas City, MO to other cities

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

Kansas City

Median rent price$1,289

35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,715

13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kansas City, MO is 25% lower than the median rent in Belton, MO.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Cost of living in
Kansas City, MO

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.