Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Lee's Summit, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Lee's Summit

$1,729/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lee's Summit is $1,729 per month as of July 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $216 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lee's Summit

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lee's Summit rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lee's Summit, MO

Average rent prices in Lee's Summit have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Lee's Summit, MO

Rent prices in Lee's Summit vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lee's Summit is $1,519, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Lee's Summit run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

Studio

$845

22%

-

1 bedroom

$1,100

2%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,322

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,407

42%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,322

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,407

Last 30 days

42%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lee's Summit, 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 Lee's Summit, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lee's Summit and Belton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lee's Summit

Median rent price$1,729
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lee's Summit, MO is 6% higher than the median rent in Belton, MO.

Discover rentals in Lee's Summit, MO

3837 Ne Colonial Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woods Chapel Acres townhouse for rent in Lee's Summit

House for rent

1707 White Unit #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Richardson Ranch house for rent in Lee's Summit

House for rent

4620A Ne Whispering Winds Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lake Ridge Meadows townhouse for rent in Lee's Summit

House for rent

2095 Sw Timbertrace Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Eagle Creek townhouse for rent in Lee's Summit

2095 Sw Timbertrace Ln, Lee's Summit, MO 64082

3 beds

2 baths

$1,675

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lee's Summit, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Lee's Summit rental market.

How much is rent in Lee's Summit?

The average rent in Lee's Summit is $1,729 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lee's Summit?

Average rent prices in Lee's Summit have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Lee's Summit rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lee's Summit is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $216 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lee's Summit?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lee's Summit are Woods Chapel Acres ($1,350/mo), Lake Ridge Meadows ($1,442/mo), and Eagle Creek ($1,750/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lee's Summit?

To comfortably afford rent in Lee's Summit, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lee's Summit?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lee's Summit average around $1,270/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,490/month.

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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