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Rental Market Trends in Kansas City, MO

What is the average rent in Kansas City, MO?

$1,238/month

Average Rent

726 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,238 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $1,020 per month for a studio, $1,238 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,466 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,751 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,020/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,238/month
726 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,466/month
1,032 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,751/month
1,408 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,020/month
365 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,377/month
835 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,777/month
1,277 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,186/month
1,732 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,397/month
560 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,145/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,233/month
1,866 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,646/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,875/month
922 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,938/month
1,350 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $17 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 Kansas City, MO
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kansas City, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
28% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City?

Based on current rent prices, Eastwood Hills West, Hickman Mills and Ivanhoe Southwest are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastwood Hills West
$810/month
759 Sq Ft
Hickman Mills
$818/month
642 Sq Ft
Ivanhoe Southwest
$825/month
600 Sq Ft
Manheim Park
$825/month
600 Sq Ft
Llewellyn Place
$825/month
600 Sq Ft
Hidden Valley
$837/month
618 Sq Ft
Pleasant Hill
$837/month
618 Sq Ft
The Kings
$837/month
595 Sq Ft
Crossgates
$860/month
713 Sq Ft
Blue Hills
$891/month
492 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City?

Based on current rent prices, East Bottoms, Ward Parkway and Columbus Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Bottoms
$2,345/month
764 Sq Ft
Ward Parkway
$2,320/month
770 Sq Ft
Columbus Park
$2,235/month
784 Sq Ft
Northeast Kansas City MO
$2,202/month
776 Sq Ft
Power & Light District
$2,160/month
796 Sq Ft
Waldo
$2,129/month
772 Sq Ft
Western Hills
$1,985/month
872 Sq Ft
Union Hill
$1,935/month
885 Sq Ft
Downtown Kansas City MO
$1,850/month
771 Sq Ft
River Market
$1,823/month
750 Sq Ft

Which Kansas City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Kansas City with the most apartments available are Downtown Kansas City MO, Northland and Crossroads .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kansas City MO
$1,850/month
771 Sq Ft
Northland
$1,640/month
781 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$1,663/month
765 Sq Ft
Midtown Kansas City MO
$1,468/month
717 Sq Ft
Plaza Area
$1,407/month
691 Sq Ft
Columbus Park
$2,235/month
784 Sq Ft
Northeast Kansas City MO
$2,202/month
776 Sq Ft
Financial District
$1,548/month
786 Sq Ft
East Bottoms
$2,345/month
764 Sq Ft
Westside North
$1,576/month
704 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Kansas City is $1,238, you’ll want to make about $4,126 per month or $49,512 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.

Cost of Living

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 $1,020 - $1,751. 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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Apartment Averages

Eastwood Hills West

Kansas City, MO

East Bottoms

Kansas City, MO

Studio
$716/month
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One Bedroom
$771/month
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Two Bedroom
$894/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,480/month
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Kansas City, MO 64156

$2,226 - $3,059

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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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