Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Emporia State University, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Emporia

$700/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Emporia is $700 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% below the national average rent, or $1,200 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Emporia

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Emporia rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Emporia State University, KS

Average rent prices in Emporia have increased by 20% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Emporia State University, KS

Rent prices in Emporia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Emporia is $700, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Emporia run $584 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $720.

Listings

Studio

$550

-

14%

1 bedroom

$584

-

3%

2 bedroom

$725

-

8%

3 bedroom

$1,042

-

18%

4 bedroom

$1,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$584

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,042

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Emporia State University, KS, 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.

Discover rentals in Emporia State University, KS

Parkview - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Parkview

1533 Merchant Street, Emporia, KS 66801

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$418–$883

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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Courtyard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Courtyard Apartments

736 E 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

1–2 beds

1 bath

$425–$525

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.
Terra Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Terra Park Apartments

1201 Triplett Dr, Emporia, KS 66801

1–2 beds

1 bath

$551–$638

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.
Bluestem Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Bluestem Apartments

1309 E 11th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

1 bath

$600–$625

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 Emporia State University, KS

Quick answers to common questions about the Emporia rental market.

How much is rent in Emporia?

The average rent in Emporia is $700 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Emporia?

Average rent prices in Emporia have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Emporia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Emporia is 63% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Emporia?

To comfortably afford rent in Emporia, you'd need to earn approximately $28,000/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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