Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Kansas City, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kansas City rent stands today
Kansas City, MO rent rose 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $51 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.8% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Kansas City sits 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value with 1,182 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Kansas City rent for about $995/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,127/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,350/month. Houses command a median of $1,547/month while apartments are lower at $1,256/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Woodson Estates rents fell 47.9% year over year to $1,273/month across 24 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.9% rise, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Kansas City
$1,350/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Kansas City is $1,350 per month as of October 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
1,182
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,256, whereas a house costs $1,547. 1-bedroom apartments in Kansas City run $1,157 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,127 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,795 | 3% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadway Gillham | $960 | |
Central Hyde Park | $999 | |
Hanover Place | $1,147 | |
Martin City | $1,283 | |
North Hyde Park | $1,050 | |
Southmoreland | $1,133 | |
The Downtown Loop | $1,539 | |
Valentine | $1,192 | |
Waldo | $1,856 | |
West Plaza | $1,442 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,256 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $1,400 | 3% | 12% | |
Houses | $1,547 | 2% | 3% | |
Rooms | $664 | 1% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,127
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
The Downtown Loop
Average rent
$1,539
Waldo
Average rent
$1,856
Broadway Gillham
Average rent
$960
Hanover Place
Average rent
$1,147
North Hyde Park
Average rent
$1,050
Central Hyde Park
Average rent
$999
Southmoreland
Average rent
$1,133
Valentine
Average rent
$1,192
Martin City
Average rent
$1,283
West Plaza
Average rent
$1,442
Apartments
Average rent
$1,256
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$664
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
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
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kansas City, MO is 14% lower than the median rent in Belton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$1,695
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1%$1,238
1%$1,831
5%$1,572
13%$1,435
2%$1,895
19%$1,895
22%$1,295
7%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 | 14% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 16% lower |
| Housing | 14% lower |
| Transportation | 15% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Kansas City, MO
23h ago
7714 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
Studio
-1 baths
$300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
3216 3216 - 3218 EAST 10TH STREET, Kansas City, MO 64127
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Citadel apartment for rent in Kansas City
1 bed
0.5 baths
$605
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sheffield house for rent in Kansas City
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Price dropped $50Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1400 E Riverfront Dr, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$6,045
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Oakwood house for rent in Kansas City
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Coves North house for rent in Kansas City
2614 Nw 84th Ter, Kansas City, MO 64154
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Westwood house for rent in Kansas City
3 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
18h ago
19h ago
Verified
8800 N Ames Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$2,004
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$945–$1,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1500 Meadow Lake Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,577–$4,610
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
3h ago
Verified
1000 Berkley Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64120
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$3,005
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
14500 E Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64139
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,276–$2,674
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
29m ago
Verified
400 Ne 103rd St, Kansas City, MO 64155
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
33m ago
Verified
9355 Bales Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$704–$1,589
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
19h ago
Verified
8800 N Ames Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$2,004
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1025 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$945–$1,695
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1500 Meadow Lake Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,577–$4,610
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
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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 October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kansas City?
Average rent prices in Kansas City have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 ($960/mo), Central Hyde Park ($999/mo), and North Hyde Park ($1,050/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 $1,015 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Overland Park ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,310.
- Kansas City was the second priciest with rent at $1,150.
- Olathe placed third with rent at $1,130.
The Least Expensive
- Warrensburg was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $790.
- Independence placed second with rent at $880.
- Lawrence ranked as third with rent at $920.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Leavenworth had the fastest growing rent, up 19.2% since this time last year.
- Overland Park saw rent climb 5.6%, making it second.
- Lawrence was third with rent increasing 3.4%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Independence had the largest monthly growth rate, up 3.5%.
- Overland Park was second with rent climbing 3.1%.
- Olathe ranked third with rent increasing 2.7%.
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.