Average Rent in Kansas City, MO
27 apartment buildings, 326 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$659/mo
915 Broadway Apartments
Properties
27
tracked daily
Units
326
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 27 properties in Kansas City, MO.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Kansas City, MO Rent Prices
All 27 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
915 Broadway Apartments
915 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
Maple Flats
511 Maple Blvd #6, Kansas City, MO 64124, USA
Pickwick Plaza Apartments
933 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
Midland Lofts
1221 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
Arterra KC Alton Collection
2100 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Arte KC
550 E 20th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
RM West
237 W 4th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 915 Broadway Apartments 915 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA | $659 | $659 | -- | 4.1 (26) | 1 |
| 2 | Maple Flats 511 Maple Blvd #6, Kansas City, MO 64124, USA | $695 | $844 | $1.80 | 3.8 (47) | 7 |
| 3 | Pickwick Plaza Apartments 933 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA | $1,000 | $1,641 | $2.43 | 3.9 (289) | 13 |
| 4 | Midland Lofts 1221 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA | $1,020 | $1,322 | $2.84 | 4.6 (28) | 11 |
| 5 | Arterra KC Alton Collection 2100 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA | $1,127 | $1,851 | $2.36 | 4.8 (79) | 10 |
| 6 | Arte KC 550 E 20th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA | $1,195 | $1,587 | $2.28 | 4 (180) | 24 |
| 7 | RM West 237 W 4th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA | $1,199 | $1,414 | $2.21 | 4.3 (167) | 17 |
Rent & Price History by Building
915 Broadway Apartments
4.1 (26)915 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
Maple Flats
3.8 (47)511 Maple Blvd #6, Kansas City, MO 64124, 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
Arterra KC Alton Collection
4.8 (79)2100 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
Arte KC
4 (180)550 E 20th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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Kansas City, MO neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 6 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Kansas City, MO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,907 per month, based on 326 units across 27 apartment communities. Prices range from $659 at 915 Broadway Apartments to $5,380 at The Grand.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,355/mo | $659/mo | 45 |
| 1 Bed | $1,722/mo | $695/mo | 167 |
| 2 Bed | $2,466/mo | $1,323/mo | 93 |
| 3 Bed | $2,393/mo | $1,303/mo | 7 |
| 4 Bed | $1,951/mo | $1,349/mo | 12 |
| 5 Bed | $1,823/mo | $1,396/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Kansas City, MO apartments earn?
The 6 buildings we can estimate generate about $2.2M in rental revenue per month ($27M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.MAA The Station | $558K/mo | $1,709 / $1,853 | 92% | 328 |
| 2.Arte KC | $470K/mo | $1,587 / $1,482 | 93% | 341 |
| 3.Summit on Quality Hill Apartments | $450K/mo | $1,565 / $1,828 | 98% | 252 |
| 4.Crossroads Westside | $336K/mo | $1,835 / $1,601 | 95% | 221 |
| 5.Apex on Quality Hill Apartments | $254K/mo | $1,622 / $1,937 | 95% | 138 |
| 1 more estimated building | $146K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Kansas City, MO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kansas City, MO averages $1,722/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,466/mo. At the local median household income of $67,449, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
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 61% 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
$76,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,907/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 ($659/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in Kansas City, MO is $67,449 , about 26% 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) | $1,907 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,852/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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST Louis, MO | $1,646 | -14% | +7% | 34 |
| Springfield, MO | $1,318 | -31% | +12.1% | 23 |
| Independence, MO | $1,314 | -31% | +6.3% | 13 |
| Lee S Summit, MO | $1,665 | -13% | +1.7% | 12 |
| ST Peters, MO | $1,650 | -13% | +3% | 12 |
| ST Charles, MO | $1,765 | -7% | +2.1% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kansas City, MO?
The average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,907 per month, based on 326 units across 27 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Kansas City, MO?
The median asking rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,721 per month, computed from 326 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,907/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kansas City, MO?
The lowest available rent in Kansas City, MO starts at $659 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO?
1-bedroom apartments in Kansas City, MO average $1,722/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $695/mo across 167 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO?
2-bedroom apartments in Kansas City, MO average $2,466/mo. Units start from $1,323/mo across 93 units currently listed.
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