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Average Rent in Kansas City, MO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 15 apartment communities in Kansas City, MO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,639/mo
▲ +6.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$695/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
15
tracked daily
Units Listed
132
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Compare average rent across Kansas City, MO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Hill | $1,823 | $990 | 8 | 122 |
| Kansas City 64108 | $1,615 | $695 | 8 | 122 |
| Downtown Kansas City | $1,377 | $1,000 | 1 | 9 |
| Kansas City 64124 | $803 | $695 | 1 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kansas City, MO?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,639 per month across 15 apartment communities and 132 available units. Rents have increased $107 (6.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Maple Flats starting at $695/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,639/mo.
Prices range from $695 to $2,679 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 54 units are currently listed.
Kansas City, MO Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Kansas City, MO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Kansas City, MO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Flats | $695/mo | $806/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| West Side Lofts | $755/mo | $1,432/mo | 28 | 4 |
| Sky On Main Apartment Homes | $1,375/mo | $1,548/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| KC Loft Collection | $1,395/mo | $1,432/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| Midland Lofts | $1,405/mo | $1,471/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| Arte KC | $1,451/mo | $1,595/mo | 10 | 4 |
| 1914 Main Apartments | $1,470/mo | $1,478/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Kansas City, MO Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kansas City, MO
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$66,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,639/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/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 14% 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) | $1,639 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,584/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.
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