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Rental Market Trends in Kansas City, MO

What is the average rent in Kansas City, MO?

$1,198/month

Average Rent

729 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,198 per month. This is 26% 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 $984 per month for a studio, $1,198 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,408 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,728 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$984/month
498 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,198/month
729 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,408/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,728/month
1,388 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$852/month
376 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,278/month
919 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,707/month
1,240 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,094/month
1,577 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,287/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,600/month
905 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,845/month
1,760 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,152/month
587 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,481/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,009/month
1,489 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $15 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 June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kansas City, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
10% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $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, Rockhill Manor, Ivanhoe Southwest and Llewellyn Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rockhill Manor
$743/month
749 Sq Ft
Ivanhoe Southwest
$825/month
600 Sq Ft
Llewellyn Heights
$825/month
600 Sq Ft
Hidden Valley
$827/month
671 Sq Ft
Pleasant Hill
$827/month
671 Sq Ft
Manheim Park
$831/month
584 Sq Ft
Llewellyn Place
$839/month
583 Sq Ft
Crossgates
$840/month
675 Sq Ft
Waldo
$854/month
764 Sq Ft
Red Bridge South
$897/month
672 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City?

Based on current rent prices, Sechrest, Power & Light District and Western Hills are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sechrest
$2,182/month
771 Sq Ft
Power & Light District
$2,122/month
750 Sq Ft
Western Hills
$2,052/month
869 Sq Ft
Hillcrest
$2,009/month
775 Sq Ft
Union Station
$1,894/month
703 Sq Ft
Tremont Manor
$1,818/month
849 Sq Ft
Union Hill
$1,810/month
883 Sq Ft
Tiffany Hills/Cove North
$1,806/month
826 Sq Ft
Columbus Park
$1,804/month
745 Sq Ft
Crown Center
$1,781/month
726 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 Midtown Kansas City MO .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Kansas City MO
$1,741/month
770 Sq Ft
Northland
$1,459/month
772 Sq Ft
Midtown Kansas City MO
$1,505/month
695 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$1,763/month
766 Sq Ft
Plaza Area
$1,463/month
670 Sq Ft
West Plaza
$1,642/month
694 Sq Ft
Financial District
$1,606/month
786 Sq Ft
Westside North
$1,607/month
700 Sq Ft
Crown Center
$1,781/month
726 Sq Ft
Power & Light District
$2,122/month
750 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 $1,198, you’ll want to make about $3,993 per month or $47,916 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 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 $984 - $1,728. 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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Lux: Katz on Main / Wonderland in Crossroads

3948 Main St,
Kansas City, MO 64111

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,157 - $3,109

Signal Hill Studios

Signal Hill Studios

2950 Summit St,
Kansas City, MO 64108

Studio | $949

The Darby at Briarcliff

The Darby at Briarcliff

1600 NW 38th St,
Kansas City, MO 64116

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,229 - $2,093

Unity Lofts

Unity Lofts

318 W 7th St,
Kansas City, MO 64105

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,465 - $2,299

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10 Communities in Kansas City
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9 Communities in Kansas City
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  • 74,563

    Units

  • 141

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9 Communities in Kansas City
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  • 2,888

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Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
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  • 26,153

    Units

  • 75

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6 Communities in Kansas City
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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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