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Rental Market Trends in Kansas

$1,076/month

Average Rent

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

+$36

Average Price Increase

Ranked 11th

Least Expensive Rent by State

10,193

Available Rentals

Hutchinson, KS

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Kansas?

As of September 2025, the average rent in Kansas is $1,076/month. When you rent an apartment in Kansas, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $824 per month for a studio, $1,076 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,296 for a two-bedroom apartment in Kansas. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,623 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$824/month
472 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,076/month
709 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,296/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,623/month
1,338 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Kansas?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Kansas to live are Hutchinson, Salina and Wichita.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hutchinson
$524/month
695 Sq Ft
Salina
$786/month
593 Sq Ft
Wichita
$812/month
660 Sq Ft
Manhattan
$825/month
639 Sq Ft
Topeka
$829/month
649 Sq Ft
Lawrence
$973/month
700 Sq Ft
Leavenworth
$987/month
606 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,063/month
700 Sq Ft
Shawnee
$1,146/month
733 Sq Ft
Olathe
$1,240/month
698 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Kansas?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Kansas to live are Leawood, Prairie Village and Independence.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Leawood
$1,838/month
916 Sq Ft
Prairie Village
$1,579/month
812 Sq Ft
Independence
$1,533/month
943 Sq Ft
Wellsville
$1,469/month
808 Sq Ft
Lenexa
$1,415/month
791 Sq Ft
Roeland Park
$1,405/month
753 Sq Ft
Merriam
$1,365/month
731 Sq Ft
Overland Park
$1,332/month
771 Sq Ft
Shawnee Mission
$1,295/month
874 Sq Ft
Gardner
$1,243/month
727 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Kansas

10,193 Available Apartments for Rent

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