Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Rockhurst University, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Sugar Creek

$1,280/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sugar Creek is $1,280 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $620 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sugar Creek

1,061

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sugar Creek 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 Rockhurst University, MO

Average rent prices in Sugar Creek have increased by 16% 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 Rockhurst University, MO

Rent prices in Sugar Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sugar Creek is $1,222, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Sugar Creek run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,310.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

-

10%

1 bedroom

$1,099

-

10%

2 bedroom

$1,285

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,495

-

12%

4 bedroom

$1,687

-

339%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,285

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,687

Last year

339%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rockhurst University, 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.

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7714 Prospect Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

7714 Prospect Avenue

7714 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132

Studio

-1 baths

$300

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.
609 Fremont Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sheffield house for rent in Kansas City

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Price dropped $50Fees 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.
Courtyard Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Courtyard Apartments

9320 Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138

1–2 beds

1 bath

$725–$850

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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8838 Flora Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

8838 Flora Avenue

8838 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131

2 beds

1 bath

$725–$775

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Rockhurst University, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Sugar Creek rental market.

How much is rent in Sugar Creek?

The average rent in Sugar Creek is $1,280 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sugar Creek?

Average rent prices in Sugar Creek have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Sugar Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sugar Creek is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $620 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sugar Creek?

To comfortably afford rent in Sugar Creek, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/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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