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Average Rent in Kansas City, MO & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Kansas City, MO?

The average listed apartment rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,915 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 337 priced apartments in 26 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 3, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 26 apartment communities in Kansas City, MO. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Crossroads Downtown Kansas City Midtown - Westport Northeast Kansas City Quality Hill River View
Kansas City 64118
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

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Market Average

$1,915/mo

Lowest Available

$899/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

26

tracked daily

Units Listed

337

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO

Compare average rent across Kansas City, MO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Quality Hill $2,149 ▲  $117 $940 12 167
Crossroads $1,779 ▼  $92 $1,130 9 95
River View $1,703 ▼  $79 $1,202 1 28
Downtown Kansas City $1,685 ▼  $279 $1,680 1 2
Kansas City 64118 $1,559 ▼  $224 $1,356 1 37
Midtown - Westport $1,181 ▼  $167 $995 1 5
Kansas City 64124 $932 - $899 1 3

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kansas City, MO?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,915 per month across 26 apartment communities and 337 available units.

The most affordable option is Maple Flats starting at $899/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,320/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,751/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,290/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,381/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,489/mo.

Prices range from $899 to $5,975 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 72 units are currently listed.

Kansas City, MO Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
April 2026 $1,673 - 10
May 2026 $1,688 +$15 17
June 2026 $1,709 +$21 19
July 2026 $1,846 +$137 27
August 2026 $1,901 +$55 29
September 2026 $1,942 +$41 28
October 2026 $1,891 -$51 26
November 2026 $1,923 +$32 23

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Kansas City, MO

Studio
$1,320
from $899 · 45 units
1 Bed
$1,751
from $999 · 154 units
2 Bed
$2,290
from $1,405 · 126 units
3 Bed
$2,381
from $1,476 · 11 units
4 Bed
$1,489
from $1,489 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Kansas City, MO

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Maple Flats $899/mo $932/mo 3 3.8
KCLoftCentral $940/mo $940/mo 1 4
Westover at The Crosswalks $995/mo $1,181/mo 5 4.8
Midland Lofts $1,010/mo $1,230/mo 6 4.6
915 Broadway Apartments $1,098/mo $1,347/mo 11 4.1
1989 Main Apartments $1,130/mo $1,581/mo 35 4.2
Darby at Briarcliff $1,202/mo $1,703/mo 28 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kansas City, MO

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What is the average rent in Kansas City, MO?
The average listed apartment rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,915 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 337 priced apartments in 26 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Kansas City, MO?
The apartment listings we track in Kansas City, MO range from $899 to $5,975 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Kansas City, MO?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Kansas City, MO. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Kansas City, MO?
Studio apartments average $1,320 per month across 45 priced listings in Kansas City, MO. Listed rents range from $899 to $1,690 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,751 per month across 154 priced listings in Kansas City, MO. Listed rents range from $999 to $4,550 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,290 per month across 126 priced listings in Kansas City, MO. Listed rents range from $1,405 to $5,975 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,381 per month across 11 priced listings in Kansas City, MO. Listed rents range from $1,476 to $3,875 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO?
4-bedroom apartments average $1,489 per month across 1 priced listing in Kansas City, MO. Listed rents range from $1,489 to $1,489 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Kansas City, MO?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,751 per month across 154 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,290 across 126 listings, $539 (30.8%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Kansas City, MO?
Maple Flats has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $899 per month. We track 3 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Kansas City, MO?
The $1,400 to $1,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 72 units, or 21.4% of the priced apartments we track in Kansas City, MO. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Kansas City, MO?
We track 337 priced units at 26 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Kansas City, MO?
We have recorded rent data on 207 days from April 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Kansas City, MO. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Kansas City, MO?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Kansas City, MO rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kansas City, MO?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$77,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,915/mo.

Comfortable income

$92,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($899/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.

Median household income in Kansas City, MO is $67,449 , about 27% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Kansas City, MO

Overall prices in Kansas City, MO 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, MO's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,915
Utilities $378
Groceries $521
Transportation $902
Healthcare $440
Other goods and services $704
Estimated total $4,860/mo

Population

508,233

Median household income

$67,449

Census median rent

$1,186/mo

Census rent burden

29.0%

Median age

35.7

Mean commute

22 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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