Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
North Kansas City, MO

Median rent

Median rent in North Kansas City

$1,634/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Kansas City is $1,634 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $296 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Kansas City

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Kansas City 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 North Kansas City, MO

Average rent prices in North Kansas City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 North Kansas City, MO

Rent prices in North Kansas City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Kansas City is $1,640, whereas a house costs $1,575. 1-bedroom apartments in North Kansas City run $1,431 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,229.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

13%

24%

1 bedroom

$1,600

9%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,911

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,250

10%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,911

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Kansas City, 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 North Kansas City, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in North Kansas City and Blue Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Kansas City

Median rent price$1,634
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Kansas City, MO is 4% lower than the median rent in Blue Springs, MO.

Discover rentals in North Kansas City, MO

2019 Iron Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in North Kansas City

2019 Iron Street

2019 Iron St, North Kansas City, MO 64116

1 bed

1 bath

$850–$1,000

Apartment for rent

539 E 27th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Kansas City

Apartment for rent

2116 Fayette St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Kansas City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

2904 N Chippewa Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

House for rent in North Kansas City

3 Bed/2 Bath Home with Fenced Yard & Garage / Coming Soon!

2904 N Chippewa Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116

3 beds

2 baths

$1,895

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for North Kansas City, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the North Kansas City rental market.

How much is rent in North Kansas City?

The average rent in North Kansas City is $1,634 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Kansas City?

Average rent prices in North Kansas City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.

How does North Kansas City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Kansas City is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $296 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Kansas City?

To comfortably afford rent in North Kansas City, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in North Kansas City?

Based on our current listings, North Kansas City is very welcoming to pet owners, with 77% of rental apartments accommodating pets. With an average of about 26 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 20 pet-friendly apartments each month.

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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