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Rental Market Trends in Kansas City, MO

What is the average rent in Kansas City, MO?

$1,260/month

Average Rent

729 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

Kansas City, MO Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,260 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Kansas City more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Kansas City average $1,047 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Kansas City average $1,260 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Kansas City average $1,492 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Kansas City average $1,780 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,047/month
490 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,260/month
729 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,492/month
1,032 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,780/month
1,412 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$778/month
411 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,311/month
892 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,750/month
1,245 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,925/month
1,858 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,339/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,561/month
958 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,663/month
1,366 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,377/month
722 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,032/month
1,187 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $28 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 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
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City?

Based on current rent prices, Manheim Park, Ivanhoe Southwest and Ruskin Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Manheim Park
$820/month
601 Sq Ft
Ivanhoe Southwest
$825/month
600 Sq Ft
Ruskin Heights
$825/month
840 Sq Ft
Hickman Mills
$830/month
701 Sq Ft
Hidden Valley
$837/month
649 Sq Ft
Crossgates
$857/month
747 Sq Ft
Pendleton Heights
$862/month
546 Sq Ft
Parkview
$867/month
545 Sq Ft
Paseo West
$870/month
550 Sq Ft
Blue Hills
$927/month
488 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Bottoms
$2,284/month
758 Sq Ft
Western Hills
$2,222/month
861 Sq Ft
Columbus Park
$2,197/month
777 Sq Ft
Waldo
$2,126/month
779 Sq Ft
Northeast Kansas City MO
$2,101/month
740 Sq Ft
River Market
$1,995/month
790 Sq Ft
Power & Light District
$1,970/month
694 Sq Ft
Westwood
$1,946/month
747 Sq Ft
Sechrest
$1,870/month
755 Sq Ft
Downtown Kansas City MO
$1,869/month
759 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
$1,869/month
759 Sq Ft
Northland
$1,672/month
775 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$1,706/month
743 Sq Ft
Midtown Kansas City MO
$1,402/month
720 Sq Ft
Plaza Area
$1,541/month
713 Sq Ft
Columbus Park
$2,197/month
777 Sq Ft
Northeast Kansas City MO
$2,101/month
740 Sq Ft
East Bottoms
$2,284/month
758 Sq Ft
Waldo
$2,126/month
779 Sq Ft
Financial District
$1,568/month
794 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 $1,260, you’ll want to make about $4,200 per month or $50,400 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 $1,047 - $1,780. 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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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.

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Apartment Averages

Manheim Park

Kansas City, MO

East Bottoms

Kansas City, MO

Studio
$509/month
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One Bedroom
$795/month
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Two Bedroom
$857/month
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Three Bedroom
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Kansas City, MO 64114

$925 - $1,962

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Kansas City, MO 64112

$1,595 - $3,611 Total Monthly Price

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Kansas City, MO 64118

$900 - $3,247

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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