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Last updated October 19, 2026

Average Rent in Kansas (2026)

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Average rent across Kansas is $1,525/mo as of October 2026, based on 890 units tracked daily across 13 cities and 77 apartment communities. Rents are down $223 (15.3%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $600 to $3,485.

$1,525
Avg Rent/mo
890
Units Tracked
13
Cities
-$223
30-Day Change

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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), October 2026.

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Explore Kansas Cities

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Kansas Rent by City

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Kansas city rents, 30-day rent changes, and tracked units.
Lenexa $1,542 -$342 153 $1,054
Olathe $1,635 -$174 119 $931
Topeka $1,062 +$64 106 $650
Fairway $2,482 +$10 102 $1,931
Manhattan $1,129 +$128 98 $600
Overland Park $1,526 -$498 95 $1,048
Lawrence $1,271 -$19 92 $640
Wichita $1,047 -$61 40 $760
Kansas City $2,165 -$64 28 $1,379
Shawnee $1,304 -$557 25 $938
Mission $1,990 -$138 18 $1,251
Prairie Village $1,130 -$2,782 9 $997
Merriam $1,397 +$160 5 $1,175

Which Kansas Cities Are Getting Cheaper?

30-day percent change in asking rent across Kansas cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 13 biggest movers.

The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in Kansas

Across the 17 Kansas buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $6.2M per month ($75M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.

Building City Est. Monthly Revenue Est. Occupancy Units
1.The Villas at Ridgeview Falls Apartments Olathe, KS $1.2M/mo 99% 704
2.West End at City Center Apartment Homes Lenexa, KS $1.1M/mo 97% 704
3.The Meadows Apartment Homes Lenexa, KS $811K/mo 97% 704
4.Cendana Olathe Apartments Olathe, KS $569K/mo 95% 285
5.MAA ONE28 Olathe, KS $554K/mo 93% 318
6.Village at Mission Farms Overland Park, KS $363K/mo 93% 212
7.Highland Ridge Apartments Manhattan, KS $302K/mo 89% 240
8.Ramsgate Apartments and Townhomes Olathe, KS $177K/mo 98% 136
9.The Greens At Alvamar Apartments Lawrence, KS $166K/mo 98% 152
10.Scenic Woods Apartments Manhattan, KS $165K/mo 89% 144

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.

Rent by Bedroom Type

Average rent in Kansas broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.

Type Avg Rent From Up To Units
1 Bedroom $1,447 $695 $2,491 349
2 Bedroom $1,648 $600 $3,485 383

3 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.

Kansas Rent Trend Over Time

Average rent trend across all tracked Kansas apartments.

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What is the average rent in Kansas?

The average asking rent for apartment listings in Kansas is $1,525 per month, as of October 2026. We calculate it from 890 priced units across 77 apartment buildings. These are advertised rents, not signed leases or renewal offers.

What rent range can I find in Kansas?

The apartment listings we track in Kansas range from $600 to $3,485 per month, as of October 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?

There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Kansas. 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 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas?

1-bedroom apartments average $1,447 per month across 349 priced listings in Kansas. Listed rents range from $695 to $2,491 per month, as of October 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kansas?

2-bedroom apartments average $1,648 per month across 383 priced listings in Kansas. Listed rents range from $600 to $3,485 per month, as of October 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Kansas?

The 1-bedroom average is $1,447 per month across 349 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,648 across 383 listings, $201 (13.9%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked cities have the lowest and highest average rent in Kansas?

Among 8 covered cities with at least five priced units and three apartment communities, Wichita has the lowest average at $1,047 per month across 40 units. Olathe has the highest at $1,635 across 119 units. These rankings describe the tracked listings, not every city or rental in Kansas.

How many apartment listings do you track in Kansas?

We track 890 priced units at 77 apartment buildings in 13 cities, as of October 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?

We have recorded rent data on 164 days from May 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Kansas. 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?

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, so a building with more listings does not receive extra weight. 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. 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 rent figures?

We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

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