Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Kansas City, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kansas City, MO rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Kansas City is 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many other metros. The city has 1181 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kansas City rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,145/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,399/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,645/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,850/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Briarcliff West rents fell 60.0% year over year to $1,200/month across 16 rentals, a notable local decline compared to the citywide 4.7% rise. Park Plaza also cooled with a 54.6% drop to $1,053/month, showing uneven neighborhood trends in Kansas City.
Median rent
Median rent in Kansas City
$1,350/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Kansas City is $1,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kansas City
1,181
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 5% 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 $1,257, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Kansas City run $1,178 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,431.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,145 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,399 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,645 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | 3% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway Gillham | $995 | |
Central Hyde Park | $1,025 | |
Hanover Place | $1,147 | |
North Hyde Park | $1,265 | |
River Market | $1,599 | |
The Downtown Loop | $1,625 | |
Valentine | $1,155 | |
Volker | $995 | |
Waldo | $1,739 | |
West Plaza | $1,412 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,257 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $677 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,145
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
The Downtown Loop
Average rent
$1,625
Broadway Gillham
Average rent
$995
Hanover Place
Average rent
$1,147
Waldo
Average rent
$1,739
North Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,265
Central Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,025
Valentine
Average rent
$1,155
Volker
Average rent
$995
River Market
Average rent
$1,599
West Plaza
Average rent
$1,412
Apartments
Average rent
$1,257
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$677
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
29%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kansas City, MO is 11% lower than the median rent in Belton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,524
6%$1,697
6%$1,230
8%$1,299
2%$1,220
2%$1,199
1%$1,779
7%$1,399
2%$1,634
12%$1,899
7%$1,870
1%$1,285
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
3d ago
7714 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
Studio
-1 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3216 3216 - 3218 EAST 10TH STREET, Kansas City, MO 64127
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Citadel apartment for rent in Kansas City
1 bed
0.5 baths
$605
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Santa Fe apartment for rent in Kansas City
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
14h ago
Verified
708 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$6,483–$13,009
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oakwood house for rent in Kansas City
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
$6,000
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Coves North house for rent in Kansas City
2614 Nw 84th Ter, Kansas City, MO 64154
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
3d ago
Coves North apartment for rent in Kansas City
5 beds
5 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8800 N Ames Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,799
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,835
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8800 N Ames Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,799
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1000 Berkley Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,182–$3,259
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
525 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,720
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
14500 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,294–$4,687
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
8800 N Ames Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,799
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,835
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 September 12, 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 increased by 5% since last year.
How does Kansas City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kansas City is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kansas City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City are Broadway Gillham ($995/mo), Volker ($995/mo), and Central Hyde Park ($1,025/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?
December and January offer the best rental deals in Kansas City, with January seeing the lowest rents of the year. June has the highest rents, with about a 3.9% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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 $1,033 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Overland Park ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,260.
- Kansas City was the second priciest with rent at $1,160.
- Blue Springs placed third with rent at $1,050.
The Least Expensive
- Warrensburg was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $790.
- Independence placed second with rent at $860.
- Lawrence & Kansas City tied for third with rents both at $910.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Warrensburg had the fastest growing rent, up 14.5% since this time last year.
- Blue Springs saw rent climb 9.4%, making it second.
- Lawrence was third with rent increasing 8.3%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Blue Springs had the largest monthly growth rate, up 1.9%.
- Kansas City was second with rent climbing 1.8%.
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.