Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,257
Population
531,772
Renter Mix
50% Rent
The largest city in Missouri, Kansas City sits on the Missouri-Kansas border at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. A major Midwest metropolis, Kansas City offers something for everyone.
Art lovers delight in the expansive collections at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. History buffs savor the exhibits at the National World War I Museum and Memorial as well as the Arabia Steamboat Museum. Sports fans enjoy baseball games at Kauffman Stadium and football games at Arrowhead Stadium. Thrill seekers relish the adventures at Worlds of Fun. Shopping enthusiasts appreciate the variety of stores at Zona Rosa Town Center. Music and theater junkies bask in world-class performances at Starlight Theatre and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Beer aficionados revel in the selections at Boulevard Brewing Company.
With convenient access to several Interstate highways and Kansas City International Airport, getting around from Kansas City is a breeze.
Shuttlecock statue at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The fountain in front of Science City at Union Station
The Kansas City Southern passenger train
Median Household Income
$64,541
Average: $84,964
Education
162,461
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
283,613
Workers Employed
Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Housing Distribution
In Kansas City, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,043 for a studio, $1,258 for one bedroom, $1,490 for two bedrooms, and $1,784 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kansas City has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
The cost of living in Kansas City, MO is 11.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kansas City is 14.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $0. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 2.8% less for utilities, and 12.2% less for transportation.
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Best Neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Renters
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Five Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO
Moving to Kansas City on a budget? Explore the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City, Missouri, with our detailed guide.
What is Kansas City, MO Known For?
Whether you're planning a move or just curious, you'll discover why Kansas City is a place celebrated for its unique contributions to American culture.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kansas City, MO is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Some Public Transit
Transit
Very Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades K-5
883 Students
Public
Grades K-5
883 Students
Public
Grades K-5
497 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
380 Students
Public
Grades K-5
328 Students
Public
Grades K-8
566 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
264 Students
Public
Grades K-8
923 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
679 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
679 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,897 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,897 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,857 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,857 Students
Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
897 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
