Average Rent in Kansas City KS
1 apartment buildings, 57 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,127/mo
Cheapest
$1,466/mo
Properties
1
Units
57
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 | $1,466 | $2,127 | $2.76 | 4.4 | 57 |
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Kansas City KS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kansas City KS is $2,127 per month, based on 57 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,466 at The Hudson to $1,466 at The Hudson.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,586/mo | $1,466/mo | 24 |
| 1 Bed | $2,117/mo | $1,901/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $2,696/mo | $2,414/mo | 23 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $2,117/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,696/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 98% 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
$85,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,127/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,466/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Median household income in Kansas City KS is $59,183 , about 42% 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) | $2,127 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $5,072/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park, KS | $2,024 | -5% | 16 |
| Olathe, KS | $1,747 | -18% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kansas City KS?
The average rent in Kansas City KS is $2,127 per month, based on 57 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kansas City KS?
The lowest available rent in Kansas City KS starts at $1,466 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City KS?
1-bedroom apartments in Kansas City KS average $2,117/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,901/mo across 10 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kansas City KS?
2-bedroom apartments in Kansas City KS average $2,696/mo. Units start from $2,414/mo across 23 units currently listed.
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