Average Rent in Kansas City, MO
23 apartment buildings, 257 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,692/mo
Cheapest
$695/mo
Properties
23
Units
257
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 23 properties in Kansas City, MO.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Kansas City, MO Rent Prices
All 23 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Maple Flats
511 Maple Blvd #6, Kansas City, MO 64124, USA
West Side Lofts
1936 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Pickwick Plaza Apartments
933 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
Midland Lofts
1221 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
Arte KC
550 E 20th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Arterra KC Alton Collection
2100 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Sky On Main Apartment Homes
920 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Flats 511 Maple Blvd #6, Kansas City, MO 64124, USA | $695 | $803 | $1.66 | 3.8 (47) | 5 |
| 2 | West Side Lofts 1936 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA | $695 | $1,405 | $1.70 | 4 (99) | 58 |
| 3 | Pickwick Plaza Apartments 933 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA | $1,000 | $1,377 | $2.28 | 3.9 (289) | 9 |
| 4 | Midland Lofts 1221 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA | $1,075 | $1,372 | $2.98 | 4.6 (28) | 7 |
| 5 | Arte KC 550 E 20th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA | $1,132 | $1,613 | $2.25 | 4 (180) | 29 |
| 6 | Arterra KC Alton Collection 2100 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA | $1,212 | $2,026 | $2.21 | 4.8 (79) | 10 |
| 7 | Sky On Main Apartment Homes 920 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA | $1,375 | $2,044 | $2.08 | 4.2 (140) | 7 |
Explore Each Property
Maple Flats
3.8 (47)511 Maple Blvd #6, Kansas City, MO 64124, USA
West Side Lofts
4 (99)1936 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Pickwick Plaza Apartments
3.9 (289)933 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
Midland Lofts
4.6 (28)1221 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
Arte KC
4 (180)550 E 20th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Arterra KC Alton Collection
4.8 (79)2100 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Kansas City, MO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,692 per month, based on 257 units across 23 apartment communities. Prices range from $695 at Maple Flats to $1,915 at Piper Lofts at Crossroads Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,277/mo | $695/mo | 49 |
| 1 Bed | $1,639/mo | $695/mo | 132 |
| 2 Bed | $2,056/mo | $1,095/mo | 75 |
| 3 Bed | $1,675/mo | $1,675/mo | 1 |
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, MO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kansas City, MO averages $1,639/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,056/mo. At the local median household income of $67,449, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Kansas City, MO at $1,186/mo. The current tracked market average runs 43% 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, MO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Kansas City
Demand in the Kansas City rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Cerner (Oracle Health)
- Hallmark Cards
- Garmin
- H&R Block
- Ford Motor
Mean one-way commute in Kansas City, MO is 22 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
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
$68,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,692/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/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, MO is $67,449 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
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) | $1,692 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,637/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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Missouri
How Kansas City, MO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Kansas City, MO | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST Louis, MO | $1,593 | -6% | 27 |
| Springfield, MO | $1,208 | -29% | 11 |
| Lee S Summit, MO | $1,779 | +5% | 11 |
| Independence, MO | $1,292 | -24% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kansas City, MO?
The average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,692 per month, based on 257 units across 23 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, MO?
The lowest available rent in Kansas City, MO starts at $695 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO?
1-bedroom apartments in Kansas City, MO average $1,639/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $695/mo across 132 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO?
2-bedroom apartments in Kansas City, MO average $2,056/mo. Units start from $1,095/mo across 75 units currently listed.
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