Last updated October 14, 2026
Average Rent in Kansas (2026)
Average rent across Kansas is $1,631/mo as of October 2026, based on 1,018 units tracked daily across 13 cities and 92 apartment communities. Rents are down $405 (25.8%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $595 to $6,087.
Cite this data
Free to reference with attribution. Data reflects the October 2026 refresh.
Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), October 2026. Average Rent. (October 2026). Average Rent in Kansas (2026). Retrieved from https://average-rent.com/state/kansas/rent-trends/ Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/kansas/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, October 2026. Explore Kansas Cities
Marker size scales with tracked inventory. Click a city to open its rent trend page.
Marker size scales with tracked inventory. 13 Kansas cities plotted. Tap or hover a bubble for the city name.
Pinch to zoom. Drag to pan.
Kansas Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa | $1,601 | -$94 | 203 | $999 |
| Overland Park | $1,823 | -$240 | 153 | $995 |
| Manhattan | $1,137 | -$275 | 116 | $595 |
| Olathe | $1,695 | +$326 | 115 | $1,055 |
| Fairway | $2,464 | -$8 | 100 | $1,931 |
| Lawrence | $1,311 | -$307 | 86 | $710 |
| Topeka | $1,104 | -$24 | 86 | $595 |
| Shawnee | $1,385 | -$678 | 44 | $938 |
| Wichita | $999 | -$397 | 40 | $760 |
| Kansas City | $2,182 | -$19 | 27 | $1,379 |
| Prairie Village | $2,952 | -$2,764 | 25 | $1,019 |
| Mission | $1,971 | -$246 | 18 | $1,251 |
| 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 15 Kansas buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $4.8M per month ($58M 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.West End at City Center Apartment Homes | Lenexa, KS | $1.1M/mo | 97% | 704 |
| 2.The Meadows Apartment Homes | Lenexa, KS | $796K/mo | 97% | 704 |
| 3.Cendana Olathe Apartments | Olathe, KS | $567K/mo | 95% | 285 |
| 4.MAA ONE28 | Olathe, KS | $554K/mo | 93% | 318 |
| 5.Village at Mission Farms | Overland Park, KS | $363K/mo | 93% | 212 |
| 6.Highland Ridge Apartments | Manhattan, KS | $305K/mo | 90% | 240 |
| 7.Ramsgate Apartments and Townhomes | Olathe, KS | $180K/mo | 99% | 136 |
| 8.The Greens At Alvamar Apartments | Lawrence, KS | $166K/mo | 98% | 152 |
| 9.Bristol Pointe Apartments | Olathe, KS | $152K/mo | 96% | 144 |
| 10.Deerfield Apartments | Olathe, KS | $130K/mo | 93% | 120 |
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 | $1,487 | $595 | $2,491 | 386 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,785 | $595 | $4,392 | 422 |
3 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Kansas Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Kansas apartments.
Explore Kansas apartments on the map
See apartment locations, neighborhood boundaries, and rent data interactively.
Open Interactive MapKansas Rent FAQ
What is the average rent in Kansas?
The average rent in Kansas is $1,631 per month as of October 2026, based on 1,018 units tracked across 13 cities.
Which Kansas city has the cheapest rent?
Wichita has the lowest average rent in Kansas at $999 per month, with units starting from $760.
Are rents going up or down in Kansas?
Rents in Kansas have decreased by $405 (25.8%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas is $1,487 per month, with 386 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Kansas?
Prairie Village is the most expensive city in Kansas with an average rent of $2,952 per month.
How many apartments are available in Kansas?
We track 1,018 individual units across 92 apartment communities in 13 Kansas cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Kansas?
Studio data is currently being collected.
How often are Kansas rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Kansas rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.