Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Salina, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Salina
$1,050/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Salina is $1,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Salina
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Salina rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Salina, KS
Average rent prices in Salina have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Salina, KS
Rent prices in Salina vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Salina is $825, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Salina run $525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | 27% | - | |
1 bedroom | $775 |  2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | 9% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 8% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,825 | 14% | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Salina, KS.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $825 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $900 | 26% | - | |
Houses | $1,200 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Salina, KS.
Apartments
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
26%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Salina, 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.
How does rent in Salina, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Salina and Abilene by all bedroom counts and property types.
Salina
45%lower than the national median
55%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Salina, KS is 24% higher than the median rent in Abilene, KS.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$850
23%$770
16%$812
9%$799
3%$950
1%$1,000
18%$1,130
$1,070
6%$897
34%$870
13%$925
23%$860
35%Cost of living in Salina, KS
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 17% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 15% lower |
| Housing | 35% lower |
| Transportation | 13% lower |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Salina, KS
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salina
600 1/2 Gypsum Ave #2, Salina, KS 67401
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
1d ago
917 N 13th St, Salina, KS 67401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$825–$999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salina
1923 S 4th St #1, Salina, KS 67401
4 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available Sep 17
4d ago
House for rent in Salina
1019 N 10th St, Salina, KS 67401
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salina
128 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Salina
131 N Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Salina
801 N Santa Fe Ave #B, Salina, KS 67401
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
Verified
1812 Dover Dr #1812D, Salina, KS 67401
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
1d ago
917 N 13th St, Salina, KS 67401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$825–$999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Salina
1217 E Ellsworth Ave, Salina, KS 67401
4 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Sep 15
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Salina
801 N Santa Fe Ave #B, Salina, KS 67401
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
4d ago
House for rent in Salina
1019 N 10th St, Salina, KS 67401
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
Verified
1812 Dover Dr #1812D, Salina, KS 67401
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Salina
1111 E Iron Ave, Salina, KS 67401
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
3d ago
House for rent in Salina
1217 E Ellsworth Ave, Salina, KS 67401
4 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
917 N 13th St, Salina, KS 67401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$825–$999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
917 N 13th St, Salina, KS 67401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$825–$999
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Salina
801 N Santa Fe Ave #C, Salina, KS 67401
Studio
1 bath
$700
$600
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Salina
1923 S 4th St #1, Salina, KS 67401
4 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available Sep 17
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Frequently asked questions for Salina, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Salina rental market.
How much is rent in Salina?
The average rent in Salina is $1,050 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Salina?
Average rent prices in Salina have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Salina rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Salina is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Salina?
To comfortably afford rent in Salina, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Salina?
April offers the lowest rents in Salina, running about 17% below the August peak season. Searching in April rather than summer months could result in meaningful savings on your monthly 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).