Last updated on October 25, 2026

Average rent in
Lee's Summit, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Lee's Summit

$1,831/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lee's Summit is $1,831 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $69 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lee's Summit

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lee's Summit rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 3% 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 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Lee's Summit run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$5,000

138%

-

1 bedroom

$1,249

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,449

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,105

No Change

20%

4 bedroom

$2,480

8%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

138%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,105

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,480

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

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$1,831
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,563
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lee's Summit, MO is 17% higher than the median rent in Belton, MO.

Discover rentals in Lee's Summit, MO

600 SE 291 Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

600 SE 291 Hwy

600 Se State Route 291, Lee's Summit, MO 64063

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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.
3837 Ne Colonial Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woods Chapel Acres townhouse for rent in Lee's Summit

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

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.
3827 Ne Colonial Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woods Chapel Acres townhouse for rent in Lee's Summit

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,325

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.
3504 Ne Independence Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woods Chapel Acres house for rent in Lee's Summit

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,350

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.

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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 $1,831 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lee's Summit?

Average rent prices in Lee's Summit have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

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

Rent in Lee's Summit is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $69 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lee's Summit?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lee's Summit are Newberry ($1,221/mo), Chapel Ridge ($1,511/mo), and Woods Chapel Acres ($1,550/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 $73,000/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?

January offers the lowest rents in Lee's Summit, running about 13% below July peak prices. September and November are also good timing with less competitive conditions and reduced demand relative to available inventory.

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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