Rental GuideKansas City, KS

Kansas City rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,227

Year Over Year Change

$107

Rentals available, last 30 days

145

Rent ranges for Kansas City apartments

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

25%

$751 - $1,500

67%

$0 - $750

25%

67%

How has rent in Kansas City, KS changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Kansas City, KS, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,227, which is a 8.83% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Kansas City, KS is about $1,000. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Kansas City, KS is $1,150, and studios are about $1,234 per month.

See more Kansas City, KS rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Kansas City, KS?

schools

22,015

students

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Who lives in Kansas City, KS?

Gender

50% Male

50% Female

Age Range

0-19

30%

20-34

21%

35-44

13%

45-64

22%

65+

12%

Language

English

70%

Spanish

23%

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

20%

High School

53%

Bachelor's

20%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Kansas City, KS?

Families

42% Families

58% Single

Property

43% Renters

57% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

26%

25-50k

27%

50-75k

18%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

11%

150k+

How do residents get around Kansas City, KS?

Kansas City locals spend about 21 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Kansas City is through Kansas City International Airport, 12.53 miles away.

Walking

5/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

4/10

This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

9/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Kansas City are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Kansas City, KS

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Kansas City, 41% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Kansas City

Affordable housing

65%Satisfaction rating

Job market

49%Satisfaction rating

Pet friendly

49%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Nightlife

Parks & recreation

Weather

Public transportation

Quality schools

Cost of living

Dating scene

Nightlife

41%

Parks & recreation

41%

Weather

33%

Public transportation

24%

Quality schools

24%

Cost of living

24%

Dating scene

41%

33%

24%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Kansas City, KS?

The overall cost of living in Kansas City, KS is 9% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Kansas City you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.17 per carton, and milk $4.70. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $95.79 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	11% lower
Groceries	3% lower
Utilities	6% higher
Transportation	11% lower
Health	16% lower

CATEGORY

Goods & Services