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Rental Market Trends in Lee's Summit, MO

What is the average rent in Lee's Summit, MO?

$1,371/month

Average Rent

726 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Lee's Summit, MO is $1,371 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Lee's Summit more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lee's Summit, you can expect to pay about $1,365 per month for a studio, $1,371 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,581 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,983 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,365/month
415 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,371/month
726 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,581/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,983/month
1,458 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,554/month
1,121 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,038/month
1,601 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,560/month
1,894 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,357/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,737/month
1,492 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,937/month
2,109 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lee's Summit, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $29 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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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lee's Summit?

Based on current rent prices, Summit Station, Woodbury Park and Butterfields are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lee's Summit.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Summit Station
$1,054/month
600 Sq Ft
Woodbury Park
$1,188/month
654 Sq Ft
Butterfields
$1,375/month
664 Sq Ft
Summit View
$1,393/month
739 Sq Ft
Downtown Lee's Summit
$1,401/month
656 Sq Ft
Historic Downtown Lee's Summit
$1,401/month
656 Sq Ft
Longview
$1,445/month
823 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lee's Summit?

Based on current rent prices, Longview, Downtown Lee's Summit and Historic Downtown Lee's Summit are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lee's Summit.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Longview
$1,445/month
823 Sq Ft
Downtown Lee's Summit
$1,401/month
656 Sq Ft
Historic Downtown Lee's Summit
$1,401/month
656 Sq Ft
Summit View
$1,393/month
739 Sq Ft
Butterfields
$1,375/month
664 Sq Ft
Woodbury Park
$1,188/month
654 Sq Ft
Summit Station
$1,054/month
600 Sq Ft

Which Lee's Summit neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lee's Summit with the most apartments available are Butterfields, Downtown Lee's Summit and Historic Downtown Lee's Summit .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Butterfields
$1,375/month
664 Sq Ft
Downtown Lee's Summit
$1,401/month
656 Sq Ft
Historic Downtown Lee's Summit
$1,401/month
656 Sq Ft
Woodbury Park
$1,188/month
654 Sq Ft
Longview
$1,445/month
823 Sq Ft
Summit Station
$1,054/month
600 Sq Ft
Summit View
$1,393/month
739 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lee's Summit, MO?

Because the average rent in Lee's Summit is $1,371, you’ll want to make about $4,570 per month or $54,840 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.

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Lee's Summit, MO

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Apartment Averages

Summit Station

Lee's Summit, MO

Longview

Lee's Summit, MO

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One Bedroom
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$1,401/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,795/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,090/month
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Apartment communities in Lee's Summit we think you'll love

Chapel Oaks

Chapel Oaks

3606 NE Independence Ave,
Lee's Summit, MO 64064

$1,315 - $1,700

2-3 Beds

Vanguard Villas

Vanguard Villas

903 NW Black Twig Cir,
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

$2,956 - $3,096

3 Beds

Residences at Blackwell

Residences at Blackwell

2951 SE Shenandoah Dr,
Lee's Summit, MO 64063

$972 - $2,045

Studio - 3 Beds

Signature at West Pryor

Signature at West Pryor

2100 NW Lowenstein Dr,
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

$1,809 - $2,593

2-3 Beds

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CRES Management, LLC
CRES Management, LLC
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  • 3,898

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Greystar
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1 Community in Lee's Summit
Clover Group Inc.
Clover Group Inc.
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1 Community in Lee's Summit

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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.

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