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Rental Market Trends in Kansas

Updated July 2026

$1,113/month

Average Rent

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

+$30

Average Price Increase

Ranked 11th

Least Expensive Rent by State

10,124

Available Rentals

Hutchinson, KS

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Kansas?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Kansas is $1,113/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 $828 per month for a studio, $1,113 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,335 for a two-bedroom apartment in Kansas. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,677 or more.

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$828/month
472 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,113/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,335/month
1,006 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,677/month
1,343 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, Topeka and Wichita.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hutchinson
$583/month
695 Sq Ft
Topeka
$852/month
639 Sq Ft
Wichita
$852/month
664 Sq Ft
Manhattan
$855/month
645 Sq Ft
Salina
$911/month
577 Sq Ft
Leavenworth
$1,012/month
532 Sq Ft
Lawrence
$1,021/month
699 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,095/month
696 Sq Ft
Shawnee
$1,195/month
726 Sq Ft
Olathe
$1,260/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, Lenexa and Overland Park.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Leawood
$1,785/month
927 Sq Ft
Lenexa
$1,445/month
791 Sq Ft
Overland Park
$1,379/month
771 Sq Ft
Olathe
$1,260/month
698 Sq Ft
Shawnee
$1,195/month
726 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,095/month
696 Sq Ft
Lawrence
$1,021/month
699 Sq Ft
Leavenworth
$1,012/month
532 Sq Ft
Salina
$911/month
577 Sq Ft
Manhattan
$855/month
645 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

State

Kansas

10,124 Available Apartments for Rent

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† 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.


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