Last updated on August 23, 2026

Average rent in
River Market, Kansas City, MO

Median rent

Median rent in River Market

$1,544/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in River Market is $1,544 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $380 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in River Market

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of River Market rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in River Market, Kansas City, MO

Average rent prices in River Market have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 River Market, Kansas City, MO

Rent prices in River Market vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in River Market is $1,574, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in River Market run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,247.

Listings

Studio

$1,299

2%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,247

No Change

19%

3 bedroom

$3,250

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,247

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in River Market, 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 River Market, Kansas City, MO compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in River Market and Beacon Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

River Market

Median rent price$1,544
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,446
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in River Market, Kansas City, MO is 7% higher than the median rent in Beacon Hills, Kansas City, MO.

Discover rentals in River Market, Kansas City, MO

Delaware Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

9

Excellent

Delaware Lofts

509 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,020–$1,785

Apartment for rent

501 Grand Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River Market apartment for rent in Kansas City

Apartment for rent

Delaware Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Delaware Lofts

218 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$3,250

Apartment for rent

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Delaware Landing

310 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$1,750

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for River Market, Kansas City, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the River Market rental market.

How much is rent in River Market?

The average rent in River Market is $1,544 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in River Market?

Average rent prices in River Market have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does River Market rent compare to the national average?

Rent in River Market is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $380 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in River Market?

To comfortably afford rent in River Market, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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