Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Lee's Summit, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Lee's Summit

$1,661/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lee's Summit is $1,661 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $289 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lee's Summit

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,376, whereas a house costs $1,762. 1-bedroom apartments in Lee's Summit run $1,310 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,080

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,275

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,800

6%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,395

17%

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,080

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

23%

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$1,661
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,686
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lee's Summit, MO is 2% lower 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–$1,050

Apartment for rent

1707 White Unit #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Richardson Ranch house for rent in Lee's Summit

House for rent

3557-3563 NE Independence Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3557-3563 NE Independence Cir

3557 Ne Independence Cir, Lee's Summit, MO 64064

3 beds

1 bath

$1,405

House for rent

3546 Ne Independence Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Woods Chapel Acres house for rent in Lee's Summit

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 $1,661 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lee's Summit?

Average rent prices in Lee's Summit have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

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

Rent in Lee's Summit is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $289 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lee's Summit?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lee's Summit are Woods Chapel Acres ($1,137/mo), Bayberry ($1,350/mo), and Roseland Heights ($1,450/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 $66,000/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?

Lee's Summit's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.

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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