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Average Rent in Lee S Summit, MO

13 apartment buildings, 271 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$1,709/mo

median $1,548

-2% vs last month

Cheapest

$799/mo

The Oaks Apartments

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13

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Units

271

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$1,667
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Lee S Summit, MO $1,550$1,667$1,783$1,900 Jun 25Jul 16Aug 13Sep 3Sep 24

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Lee S Summit, MO Rent Prices

All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 3.9 (75)

The Oaks Apartments

1403 SW 3rd St, Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA

From $799/mo
Avg $937 3 units
#2 3.4 (61)

The Clearing Apartments

805 SW Mill St #101, Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA

From $999/mo
Avg $1,100 2 units
#3 4.5 (308)

Elevate 114 Apartments of Lee's Summit

114 SE Douglas St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063, USA

From $1,354/mo
Avg $1,656 25 units
#4 4.2 (57)

The Donovan

837 NW Donovan Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA

From $1,383/mo
Avg $1,748 30 units
#5 2.6 (51)

Crossroads of Lee's Summit

2200 NE Town Centre Blvd, Lee's Summit, MO 64064, USA

From $1,388/mo as of May 10
Avg $1,490 6 units
#6 4.6 (32)

Trilogy

800 NW Ward Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA

From $1,388/mo
Avg $1,735 11 units
#7 4 (255)

Summit Ridge Apartments

701 NE Tudor Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA

From $1,392/mo
Avg $1,683 11 units

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Lee S Summit, MO neighborhoods

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Lee S Summit, MO Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Lee S Summit, MO is $1,709 per month, based on 271 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at The Oaks Apartments to $3,095 at Vanguard Villas.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,507/mo $799/mo 22
1 Bed $1,484/mo $895/mo 135
2 Bed $1,922/mo $1,118/mo 96
3 Bed $2,585/mo $1,770/mo 16
4 Bed $1,955/mo $1,790/mo 2

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Market Context

Who rents in Lee S Summit, MO, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lee S Summit, MO averages $1,484/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,922/mo. At the local median household income of $104,989, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lee S Summit, MO at $1,382/mo. The current tracked market average runs 24% 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 Lee S Summit, MO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lee S Summit, 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

$68,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,709/mo.

Comfortable income

$82,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.

Median household income in Lee S Summit, MO is $104,989 , about 28% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Lee S Summit, MO

Overall prices in Lee S Summit, 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 Lee S Summit, MO's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,709
Utilities $378
Groceries $521
Transportation $902
Healthcare $440
Other goods and services $704
Estimated total $4,654/mo

Population

102,583

Median household income

$104,989

Census median rent

$1,382/mo

Census rent burden

29.3%

Median age

38.6

Mean commute

26 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 Missouri

How Lee S Summit, MO rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Lee S Summit, MO 30-Day Change Properties
Kansas City, MO $1,865 +9% +3.8% 31
ST Louis, MO $1,648 -4% -3.9% 29
Springfield, MO $1,234 -28% -4.1% 26
Independence, MO $1,393 -18% -2.6% 13
ST Peters, MO $1,644 -4% -0.1% 12
ST Charles, MO $1,678 -2% -5.4% 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lee S Summit, MO?

The average rent in Lee S Summit, MO is $1,709 per month, based on 271 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Lee S Summit, MO?

The median asking rent in Lee S Summit, MO is $1,548 per month, computed from 271 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,709/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lee S Summit, MO?

The lowest available rent in Lee S Summit, MO starts at $799 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lee S Summit, MO?

1-bedroom apartments in Lee S Summit, MO average $1,484/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $895/mo across 135 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lee S Summit, MO?

2-bedroom apartments in Lee S Summit, MO average $1,922/mo. Units start from $1,118/mo across 96 units currently listed.

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