Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Average rent in
Kansas City, MO
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Last updated on January 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, MO is $1,300. This is -32%, or $600, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,300
2%Total rentals
1,192
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, MO is $1,300. This is -32%, or $600, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 price trends in
Kansas City, MO
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, MO have increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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, MO
The monthly rent for an apartment in Kansas City, MO is $1,237. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO costs about $1,120 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,397. Houses for rent in Kansas City, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,098 |  3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,375 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,699 | 1% | 3% | |
Studio | $1,000 | 1% | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway Gillham | $960 | |
Central Hyde Park | $1,055 | |
Hanover Place | $1,149 | |
North Hyde Park | $1,082 | |
River Market | $1,575 | |
The Downtown Loop | $1,589 | |
Valentine | $1,090 | |
Volker | $1,192 | |
Waldo | $1,650 | |
West Plaza | $1,370 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,237 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $681 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,098
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
The Downtown Loop
Average rent
$1,589
Hanover Place
Average rent
$1,149
Broadway Gillham
Average rent
$960
Waldo
Average rent
$1,650
West Plaza
Average rent
$1,370
River Market
Average rent
$1,575
Valentine
Average rent
$1,090
Central Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,055
North Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,082
Volker
Average rent
$1,192
Apartments
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$681
Last 30 days
1%
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
32%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kansas City, MO is 23% lower than the median rent in Belton, MO.
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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.
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 |
Discover rentals in Kansas City, MO
5d+ ago
Citadel apartment for rent in Kansas City
1 bed
0 baths
$605
Apartment for rent
15h ago
5121 Thompson Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$800
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
9355 Bales Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$658–$1,438
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
6409 Manchester Ave, Kansas City, MO 64133
1–2 beds
1 bath
$694–$772
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
11540 Holiday Dr, Kansas City, MO 64134
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8838 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9320 Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8101 Campbell St, Kansas City, MO 64131
1–2 beds
1 bath
$740–$922
Apartment for rent
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
3d ago
Verified
3040 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$5,079
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
9h ago
1320 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,489–$9,349
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 31
17h ago
701 701 Berkley Park Way, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,289–$4,759
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 baths
$4,250
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Union Hill townhouse for rent in Kansas City
3 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Valentine house for rent in Kansas City
3517 Jefferson Street #1, Kansas City, MO 64111
5 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Wornall Homestead house for rent in Kansas City
141 W 61st Ter, Kansas City, MO 64113
3 beds
3 baths
$3,950
House for rent
20h ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$2,301
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
3560 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$2,266
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4800 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$892–$3,674
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1111 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$960–$2,257
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2705 Mcgee Trfy, Kansas City, MO 64108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$7,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
14500 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$5,590
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
8495 N Elgin Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,996–$2,920
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
3560 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$2,266
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2705 Mcgee Trfy, Kansas City, MO 64108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$7,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
201 W 99th Ter, Kansas City, MO 64114
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$2,020
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
400 Ne 103rd St, Kansas City, MO 64155
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,065–$1,615
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7831 Nw Roanridge Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$977–$2,306
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
500 E 3rd St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,020–$1,735
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
2d ago
Verified
9320 Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$875
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$2,301
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
3560 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$2,266
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4800 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$3,674
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2705 Mcgee Trfy, Kansas City, MO 64108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$7,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
8495 N Elgin Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,996–$2,920
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
525 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$970–$2,126
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
14500 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,318–$5,590
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 $965 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Overland Park ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,220.
- Olathe was the second priciest with rent at $1,120.
- Kansas City placed third with rent at $1,100.
The Least Expensive
- Warrensburg was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $730.
- Independence placed second with rent at $900.
- Lawrence ranked as third with rent at $930.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Kansas City had the fastest growing rent, up 19.3% since this time last year.
- Warrensburg saw rent climb 7.4%, making it second.
- Independence was third with rent increasing 3.4%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Warrensburg had the largest monthly growth rate, up 5.8%.
- Kansas City saw rent climb 2.9% last month, making it second.
- Lawrence placed third with rent increasing 2.2%.
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.
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