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Rental Market Trends in Baldwin City, KS

What is the average rent in Baldwin City, KS?

$638/month

Average Rent

185 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Baldwin City, KS is $638 per month. This is 61% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Baldwin City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Baldwin City, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $638 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

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One Bedroom
$638/month
185 Sq Ft
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Average Rent
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Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
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How much has average rent changed in Baldwin City, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Baldwin City, KS
Last Updated April 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Baldwin City, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Baldwin City, KS?

Because the average rent in Baldwin City is $638, you’ll want to make about $2,126 per month or $25,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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602 High St

602 High St

602 High St,
Baldwin City, KS 66006

$1,100

2 Beds

127 Ames St

127 Ames St

127 Ames St,
Baldwin City, KS 66006

$1,395

2 Beds

912 Orange St

912 Orange St

912 Orange St,
Baldwin City, KS 66006

$1,200

2 Beds

1422 High St

1422 High St

1422 High St,
Baldwin City, KS 66006

$2,100

3 Beds

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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