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Rental Market Trends in Kansas City, MO

What is the average rent in Kansas City, MO?

$1,201/month

Average Rent

728 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,201 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/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 $990 per month for a studio, $1,201 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,414 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,732 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$990/month
491 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,201/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,414/month
1,031 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,732/month
1,405 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$825/month
340 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,313/month
854 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,715/month
1,289 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,042/month
1,678 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,250/month
500 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,681/month
975 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,510/month
903 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,514/month
905 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,054/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,869/month
971 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.
Last Updated December 2025
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Rent Ranges in Kansas City, MO
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kansas City, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City?

Based on current rent prices, Little Blue Valley, Blue Vue Hills and Eastwood Hills West are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Little Blue Valley
$676/month
622 Sq Ft
Blue Vue Hills
$683/month
628 Sq Ft
Eastwood Hills West
$768/month
759 Sq Ft
Rockhill Manor
$774/month
745 Sq Ft
Hickman Mills
$776/month
668 Sq Ft
The Kings
$782/month
593 Sq Ft
Ivanhoe Southwest
$825/month
600 Sq Ft
Crossgates
$836/month
711 Sq Ft
Manheim Park
$846/month
605 Sq Ft
Llewellyn Place
$846/month
605 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Power & Light District
$2,016/month
811 Sq Ft
Ward Parkway
$1,935/month
781 Sq Ft
Western Hills
$1,931/month
856 Sq Ft
River Market
$1,853/month
791 Sq Ft
Holmes Park
$1,842/month
822 Sq Ft
Union Hill
$1,806/month
893 Sq Ft
Union Station
$1,806/month
702 Sq Ft
Columbus Park
$1,771/month
824 Sq Ft
Waldo
$1,763/month
778 Sq Ft
Tremont Manor
$1,719/month
851 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
$1,677/month
781 Sq Ft
Northland
$1,440/month
772 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$1,643/month
777 Sq Ft
Midtown Kansas City MO
$1,358/month
694 Sq Ft
Plaza Area
$1,354/month
681 Sq Ft
West Plaza
$1,410/month
683 Sq Ft
Westside North
$1,572/month
719 Sq Ft
Financial District
$1,558/month
821 Sq Ft
Crown Center
$1,699/month
714 Sq Ft
River Market
$1,853/month
791 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 $1,201, you’ll want to make about $4,003 per month or $48,036 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 9.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kansas City is 14.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $990 - $1,732. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 2.1% more for utilities, and 11.3% less for transportation.

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

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Apartment Averages

Little Blue Valley

Kansas City, MO

Power & Light District

Kansas City, MO

Studio
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$1,241/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,264/month
Two Bedroom
-
$3,675/month
Three Bedroom
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$13,561/month
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Apartment communities in Kansas City we think you'll love

Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main

Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main

1923 Broadway Blvd,
Kansas City, MO 64108

$1,157 - $2,925

Studio - 2 Beds

Willow Creek

Willow Creek

201 W 99th Ter,
Kansas City, MO 64114

$894 - $2,020

1-3 Beds

Aspen Landing

Aspen Landing

11330 Colorado Ave,
Kansas City, MO 64137

$690 - $1,273

Studio - 3 Beds

Artisan KC

Artisan KC

2121 Central St,
Kansas City, MO 64108

$940 - $3,590

1-3 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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