The OxBow
215 E 18th Ave,
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,159 - $8,982
Rental Market Trends in North Kansas City, MO
What is the average rent in North Kansas City, MO?
$1,325/month
Average Rent
775 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in North Kansas City, MO is $1,325 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in North Kansas City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in North Kansas City, you can expect to pay about $968 per month for a studio, $1,325 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,497 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,500 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in North Kansas City, MO?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Rent Ranges in North Kansas City, MO
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
7%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in North Kansas City?
Based on current rent prices, Lowell Place is the most affordable neighborhood in North Kansas City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in North Kansas City?
Based on current rent prices, Lowell Place is the most expensive neighborhood in North Kansas City.
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Which North Kansas City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in North Kansas City with the most apartments available is Lowell Place .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in North Kansas City, MO?
Because the average rent in North Kansas City is $1,325, you’ll want to make about $4,416 per month or $52,992 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.
How does North Kansas City, MO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare North 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.
Studio
$985/month
$985/month
One Bedroom
$1,376/month
$1,376/month
Two Bedroom
$1,602/month
$1,602/month
Three Bedroom
$1,554/month
$1,554/month
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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.