Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Average rent in
Kansas City, MO
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, MO is $1,295. This is -33%, or $650, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,295
1%Total rentals
1,138
for rent on Zumper.com
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kansas City, MO is $1,295. This is -33%, or $650, 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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,378. Houses for rent in Kansas City, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,345 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,555 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 3% | 3% | |
Studio | $949 | 1% | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway Gillham | $950 | |
Central Hyde Park | $1,035 | |
Crossroads | $1,658 | |
Hanover Place | $1,102 | |
North Hyde Park | $1,195 | |
River Market | $1,682 | |
Southmoreland | $997 | |
The Downtown Loop | $1,615 | |
Valentine | $1,025 | |
West Plaza | $1,337 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,225 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $698 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$949
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,345
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,555
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
The Downtown Loop
Average rent
$1,615
Crossroads
Average rent
$1,658
Hanover Place
Average rent
$1,102
West Plaza
Average rent
$1,337
Broadway Gillham
Average rent
$950
River Market
Average rent
$1,682
Southmoreland
Average rent
$997
Valentine
Average rent
$1,025
Central Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,035
North Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$698
Last 30 days
2%
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
33%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kansas City, MO is 21% 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
17h ago
7714 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
Studio
-1 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
11540 Holiday Dr, Kansas City, MO 64134
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9320 Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8838 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1201 Brush Creek Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64110
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8900 Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
1–3 beds
1 bath
$765–$1,299
Apartment for rent
2d ago
West Blue Valley townhouse for rent in Kansas City
5201 E 12th St #1, Kansas City, MO 64127
2 beds
1 bath
$795
House for rent
Available Oct 29
7h ago
11803 Holiday Dr, Kansas City, MO 64134
1–3 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,130
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Parkdale - Walden house for rent in Kansas City
4 beds
3 baths
$7,500
House for rent
11h ago
1320 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,477–$6,494
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
14h ago
901 W 17th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,265–$4,695
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
1h ago
701 701 Berkley Park Way, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$4,629
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
4d ago
Greenway Fields house for rent in Kansas City
414 W 61st Ter, Kansas City, MO 64113
3 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
2d ago
117 W 20th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,481–$9,022
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$955–$3,117
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
4800 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64112
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,293–$3,217
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1111 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$960–$2,345
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
8495 N Elgin Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,995–$2,670
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
3560 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$2,266
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
14500 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,247–$5,015
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2705 Mcgee Trfy, Kansas City, MO 64108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,177–$7,143
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
525 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$2,219
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
8495 N Elgin Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,995–$2,670
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
3560 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$2,266
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
500 E 3rd St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Verified
8900 Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
1–3 beds
1 bath
$765–$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
401 Charlotte St #111, Kansas City, MO 64106
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 4
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$2,595
Price drop
House for rent
18h ago
Verified
601 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$800–$1,869
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
801 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$890–$2,007
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$955–$3,117
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
8495 N Elgin Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,995–$2,670
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
3560 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$2,266
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
14500 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,247–$5,015
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2705 Mcgee Trfy, Kansas City, MO 64108
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,177–$7,143
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
525 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$2,219
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
9535 N Main St, Kansas City, MO 64155
3 beds
2 baths
$1,920–$3,317
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
14h ago
Verified
500 E 3rd St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,885
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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 $1,001 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Overland Park ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,240.
- Kansas City was the second priciest with rent at $1,120.
- Kansas City ranked as third with rent at $1,050.
The Least Expensive
- Lawrence was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $890.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Kansas City had the fastest growing rent, up 18% since this time last year.
- Lawrence saw rent climb 4.7%, making it second.
- Kansas City was third with rent increasing 0.9%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Kansas City had the largest monthly growth rate, up 4%.
- Kansas City was second with rent climbing 0.9%.
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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