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Rental Market Trends in Kansas City, KS

What is the average rent in Kansas City, KS?

$1,072/month

Average Rent

700 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Kansas City, KS is $1,072 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/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 $912 per month for a studio, $1,072 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,218 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,454 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$912/month
492 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,072/month
700 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,218/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,454/month
1,339 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$958/month
453 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,515/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,903/month
1,323 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,492/month
1,638 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,229/month
642 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,633/month
682 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,597/month
2,762 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,676/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,240/month
1,323 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Kansas City, KS
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kansas City, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
41% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City?

Based on current rent prices, Riverview, Victory Hills and Village Woods Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverview
$848/month
647 Sq Ft
Victory Hills
$883/month
615 Sq Ft
Village Woods Estates
$885/month
637 Sq Ft
Canterbury Manor
$888/month
634 Sq Ft
Canterbury North
$894/month
649 Sq Ft
Madison at Wood View
$1,025/month
653 Sq Ft
Shawnee Heights
$1,143/month
752 Sq Ft
Argentine
$1,193/month
773 Sq Ft
Rosedale Park
$1,214/month
573 Sq Ft
Armourdale
$1,567/month
703 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City?

Based on current rent prices, I-435 West KC-KS, Rosedale and Armourdale are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
I-435 West KC-KS
$1,604/month
799 Sq Ft
Rosedale
$1,587/month
698 Sq Ft
Armourdale
$1,567/month
703 Sq Ft
Rosedale Park
$1,214/month
573 Sq Ft
Argentine
$1,193/month
773 Sq Ft
Shawnee Heights
$1,143/month
752 Sq Ft
Madison at Wood View
$1,025/month
653 Sq Ft
Canterbury North
$894/month
649 Sq Ft
Canterbury Manor
$888/month
634 Sq Ft
Village Woods Estates
$885/month
637 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
$1,587/month
698 Sq Ft
I-435 West KC-KS
$1,604/month
799 Sq Ft
Armourdale
$1,567/month
703 Sq Ft
Madison at Wood View
$1,025/month
653 Sq Ft
Victory Hills
$883/month
615 Sq Ft
Village Woods Estates
$885/month
637 Sq Ft
Canterbury Manor
$888/month
634 Sq Ft
Shawnee Heights
$1,143/month
752 Sq Ft
Argentine
$1,193/month
773 Sq Ft
Riverview
$848/month
647 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 $1,072, you’ll want to make about $3,573 per month or $42,876 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 8.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kansas City is 12.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $912 - $1,454. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 5.6% more for utilities, and 10.7% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Riverview

Kansas City, KS

I-435 West KC-KS

Kansas City, KS

Studio
$474/month
$1,245/month
One Bedroom
$746/month
$1,403/month
Two Bedroom
$1,104/month
$1,785/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,865/month
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200 S James St,
Kansas City, KS 66118

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,013 - $2,045

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3600 Rainbow Blvd,
Kansas City, KS 66103

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,486 - $3,025

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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