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Rental Market Trends in Kansas City, KS

What is the average rent in Kansas City, KS?

$1,056/month

Average Rent

701 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Kansas City, KS is $1,056 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Kansas City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kansas City, you can expect to pay about $893 per month for a studio, $1,056 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,212 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,488 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$893/month
494 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,056/month
701 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,212/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,488/month
1,339 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,003/month
527 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,533/month
896 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,992/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,194/month
1,593 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,217/month
472 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,804/month
931 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,048/month
699 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,689/month
754 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,294/month
1,401 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kansas City, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $6 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kansas City KS, Victory Hills and Madison at Wood View are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kansas City KS
$873/month
606 Sq Ft
Victory Hills
$895/month
612 Sq Ft
Madison at Wood View
$1,009/month
651 Sq Ft
I-435 West KC-KS
$1,334/month
800 Sq Ft
Rosedale Park
$1,406/month
680 Sq Ft
Prairie/Piper-KC-KS
$1,457/month
851 Sq Ft
Armourdale
$1,538/month
725 Sq Ft
Rosedale
$1,595/month
705 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City?

Based on current rent prices, Rosedale, Armourdale and Prairie/Piper-KC-KS are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rosedale
$1,595/month
705 Sq Ft
Armourdale
$1,538/month
725 Sq Ft
Prairie/Piper-KC-KS
$1,457/month
851 Sq Ft
Rosedale Park
$1,406/month
680 Sq Ft
I-435 West KC-KS
$1,334/month
800 Sq Ft
Madison at Wood View
$1,009/month
651 Sq Ft
Victory Hills
$895/month
612 Sq Ft
Downtown Kansas City KS
$873/month
606 Sq Ft

Which Kansas City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Kansas City with the most apartments available are Rosedale, I-435 West KC-KS and Armourdale .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rosedale
$1,595/month
705 Sq Ft
I-435 West KC-KS
$1,334/month
800 Sq Ft
Armourdale
$1,538/month
725 Sq Ft
Madison at Wood View
$1,009/month
651 Sq Ft
Prairie/Piper-KC-KS
$1,457/month
851 Sq Ft
Victory Hills
$895/month
612 Sq Ft
Rosedale Park
$1,406/month
680 Sq Ft
Downtown Kansas City KS
$873/month
606 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Kansas City is $1,056, you’ll want to make about $3,520 per month or $42,240 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Kansas City, KS is 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kansas City is 13.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $893 - $1,488. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 3.9% more for utilities, and 11.2% less for transportation.

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How does Kansas City, KS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Kansas City, KS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Kansas City KS

Kansas City, KS

Rosedale

Kansas City, KS

Studio
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$917/month
One Bedroom
$1,247/month
$1,037/month
Two Bedroom
$1,121/month
$1,215/month
Three Bedroom
$1,231/month
$1,897/month
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$1,250

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Kansas City, KS 66118

$958 - $2,319

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Methodology

† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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