Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Emporia State University, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Emporia

$680/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Emporia is $680 per month as of September 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,220 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Emporia

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Emporia rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Emporia State University, KS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

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 $687. 1-bedroom apartments in Emporia run $584 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $740.

Listings

Studio

$550

-

14%

1 bedroom

$568

-

3%

2 bedroom

$740

-

12%

3 bedroom

$999

-

9%

Studio

Average rent

$550

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$568

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$740

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last year

9%

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

Bluestem Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Bluestem Apartments

1309 E 11th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

1 bath

$625

State Street - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8

Very good

State Street

811 State St, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

2 baths

$715–$775

Riverview Condominiums - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Riverview Condominiums

1001 Riverview Dr, Emporia, KS 66801

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$875

Brookfield Apartments and Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Brookfield Apartments and Townhomes

2935 W 24th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$899–$999

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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 $680 per month as of September 12, 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 64% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,220 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 $27,000/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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