Average Rent in Kansas City, KS
1 apartment buildings, 44 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,104/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,464/mo
The Hudson
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
44
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Kansas City, KS.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Kansas City, KS Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hudson 3600 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66103, USA | $1,464 | $2,104 | $2.74 | 4.4 (40) | 44 |
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Kansas City, KS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kansas City, KS is $2,104 per month, based on 44 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,464 at The Hudson to $1,464 at The Hudson.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,598/mo | $1,464/mo | 18 |
| 1 Bed | $2,075/mo | $1,876/mo | 8 |
| 2 Bed | $2,624/mo | $2,319/mo | 18 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Kansas City, KS, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kansas City, KS averages $2,075/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,624/mo. At the local median household income of $59,183, that works out to 43% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Kansas City, KS at $1,073/mo. The current tracked market average runs 96% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Kansas City, KS while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kansas City, KS?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$84,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,104/mo.
Comfortable income
$101,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,464/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Median household income in Kansas City, KS is $59,183 , about 41% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Kansas City, KS
Overall prices in Kansas City, KS runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Kansas City, KS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,104 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $5,049/mo |
Population
154,776
Median household income
$59,183
Census median rent
$1,073/mo
Rent as % of income
29.6%
Median age
34.0
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Kansas
How Kansas City, KS rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Kansas City, KS | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | $1,766 | -16% | 12 |
| Olathe, KS | $1,735 | -18% | 11 |
| Lawrence, KS | $1,393 | -34% | 11 |
| Overland Park, KS | $1,828 | -13% | 10 |
| Manhattan, KS | $1,151 | -45% | 10 |
| Wichita, KS | $1,308 | -38% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kansas City, KS?
The average rent in Kansas City, KS is $2,104 per month, based on 44 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kansas City, KS?
The lowest available rent in Kansas City, KS starts at $1,464 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, KS?
1-bedroom apartments in Kansas City, KS average $2,075/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,876/mo across 8 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, KS?
2-bedroom apartments in Kansas City, KS average $2,624/mo. Units start from $2,319/mo across 18 units currently listed.
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