Lux: Wonderland in Crossroads / Katz on Main
1923 Broadway Blvd,
Kansas City, MO 64108
$1,485 - $3,358
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Kansas City, MO
What is the average rent in Kansas City, MO?
$1,251/month
Average Rent
725 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,251 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,038 per month for a studio, $1,251 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,484 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,769 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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Rent Ranges in Kansas City, MO
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City?
Based on current rent prices, Blue Vue Hills, Hidden Valley and Ruskin Heights 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, East Bottoms, Western Hills and Columbus Park 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, Northland and Crossroads .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kansas City, MO?
Because the average rent in Kansas City is $1,251, you’ll want to make about $4,170 per month or $50,040 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 $1,038 - $1,769. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 2.8% less for utilities, and 12.2% 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.
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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 February 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.