Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main
1923 Broadway Blvd,
Kansas City, MO 64108
$1,157 - $3,109
Studio - 2 Beds
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
+1.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,198 per month. This is 27% 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 $994 per month for a studio, $1,198 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,407 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,734 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kansas City, MO?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $20 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, Rockhill Manor, Ivanhoe Southwest and Manheim Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City?
Based on current rent prices, Power & Light District, Sechrest and Hillcrest are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City.
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Which Kansas City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kansas City with the most apartments available are Downtown Kansas City MO, Midtown Kansas City MO and Northland .
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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 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 $994 - $1,734. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 3.9% more for utilities, and 11.2% less for transportation.
How does Kansas City, MO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kansas City, MO 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.
Studio
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$1,357/month
One Bedroom
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$2,318/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,703/month
Three Bedroom
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$13,561/month
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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.