Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Salina, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Salina

$925/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Salina is $925 per month as of June 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Salina

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Salina run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

1 bedroom

$775

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$925

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$975

5%

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

26%

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$925
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Salina, KS is 7% lower than the median rent in Abilene, KS.

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

1110 Park St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Salina

2 beds

1 bath

$800

$750

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 1

North End MHC LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

North End MHC LLC

917 N 13th St, Salina, KS 67401

2–3 beds

2 baths

$825–$999

Apartment for rent

509 N 13th St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Salina

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Jul 15

1422 Teakwood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 18

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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 $925 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Salina?

Average rent prices in Salina have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Salina rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Salina is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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 $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Salina average around $800 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $960 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 45% of listings, making them relatively easy to find in the local market.

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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