Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Salina, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Salina

$950/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salina is $950 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $990 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salina

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Salina rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Salina, KS

Average rent prices in Salina have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Salina run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

1 bedroom

$775

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$950

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$975

9%

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

21%

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

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salina, KS is 14% lower than the median rent in Abilene, KS.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Abilene

$1,100

increased by10%
Last year
Clay Center

$625

decreased by24%
Last year
Concordia

$795

increased by25%
Last year
Hutchinson

$844

decreased by3%
Last year
Junction City

$1,100

increased by4%
Last year
Lindsborg

$750

decreased by12%
Last year

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 & Services17% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health13% lower
Housing35% lower
Transportation11% lower
UtilitiesNo difference

Discover rentals in Salina, KS

815 E Wayne Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Salina

815 E Wayne Ave Apt 2

815 E Wayne Ave, Salina, KS 67401

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 20

318 N Penn Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Salina

Cute 3 bedroom Renovated Bungalow Home For Rent

318 N Penn Ave, Salina, KS 67401

3 beds

1 bath

$1,050

House for rent

Available Aug 25

626 S 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Salina

House for rent

813 W Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Salina

Charming 3 Bed, 1 Bath Single Family Home in Salina, KS - $1200/mo

813 W Elm St, Salina, KS 67401

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Aug 21

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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 $950 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salina?

Average rent prices in Salina have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Salina rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salina is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $990 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 $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Salina?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Salina average around $820/month and two-bedrooms approximately $980/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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