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Average Rent in Kansas City 64108 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Kansas City 64108, Kansas City, MO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,223/mo
▲ +4.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$695/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
27
available now
Kansas City 64108 vs Kansas City, MO Average
Kansas City 64108 is cheaper the Kansas City, MO average by $456/mo (27%). The citywide average is $1,679/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kansas City 64108?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Kansas City 64108 is $1,223 per month across 4 apartment communities and 27 available units. Rents have increased $67 (4.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is West Side Lofts starting at $695/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,223/mo.
Prices range from $695 to $1,704 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Kansas City 64108 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Kansas City 64108
Rent Prices by Apartment in Kansas City 64108
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Lofts | $695/mo | $1,147/mo | 11 | 4 |
| Arterra KC Alton Collection | $1,112/mo | $1,168/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Arte KC | $1,132/mo | $1,170/mo | 10 | 4 |
| Reverb Alton Collection | $1,489/mo | $1,590/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Kansas City 64108 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kansas City 64108
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$49,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,223/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($695/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Kansas City 64108 is $67,449 , about 15% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Kansas City 64108
Overall prices in Kansas City 64108 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 64108's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,223 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,168/mo |
Population
508,233
Median household income
$67,449
Census median rent
$1,186/mo
Rent as % of income
29.0%
Median age
35.7
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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