Average Rent in Kansas

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Current Versus Historical Kansas Rents

Kansas rentals average $573 for a studio rental to $1,973 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,195, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $476 (-45.39%) year-over-year from $1,048 to $573. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $308 (-20.47%) year-over-year from $1,503 to $1,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $977 (-48.20%) year-over-year from $2,027 to $1,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $895 (-41.72%) year-over-year from $2,145 to $1,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $138 (-6.55%) year-over-year from $2,111 to $1,973. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 3.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.58% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$36.67	$573	$1,048 (-45.39%)	$794 (-27.90%)
1 BR	$18.84	$1,195	$1,503 (-20.47%)	$1,479 (-19.20%)
2 BR	$14.20	$1,050	$2,027 (-48.20%)	$1,280 (-17.96%)
3 BR	$14.62	$1,250	$2,145 (-41.72%)	$1,375 (-9.08%)
4+ BR	$14.58	$1,973	$2,111 (-6.55%)	$1,782 (10.71%)

Historical Rents in Kansas

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Top Cities Near Kansas

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Kansas. The average rent in Kansas is currently $1,637 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Sioux Falls, SD, with an average rent of $780, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kansas is Johns Creek, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,950 per month.

Let's compare Kansas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kansas is 101.97% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.15% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Kansas are about 36.55% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 44.35% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Kansas in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sioux Falls, SD	$180	$685	$775	$780
Topeka, KS	$573	$673	$1,095	$1,095
Kansas City, MO	$1,325	$935	$1,011	$1,095
Little Rock, AR	$4,125	$1,475	$1,063	$1,350
St. Louis, MO	$1,650	$1,782	$1,200	$1,400
Norman, OK	$3,800	$818	$935	$1,600
Oklahoma City, OK	$2,583	$895	$1,295	$1,695
Edmond, OK	$2,500	$900	$1,373	$1,850
Aurora, IL	$1,350	$1,350	$2,143	$2,400
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,300	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Kansas

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near Kansas. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Austin. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 total neighborhoods in or near Kansas in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Kansas is currently around $2,400 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kansas's average rent, which is only $1,195. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kansas, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,090 average rent per month, Downtown Greenville is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kansas. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,098	$1,175	$1,450	$1,600
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,356	$1,600	$2,498	$1,650
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,174	$1,600	$1,725
Portage Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,450	$1,700	$1,750
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,341	$1,450	$2,000	$1,784
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,565	$1,850	$1,900
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,338	$1,450	$1,900	$1,900
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,400	$1,650	$1,925
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,399	$1,985	$2,500	$1,990
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,188	$1,413	$2,400	$1,995
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,500	$2,000	$2,000
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$2,500	$1,500	$2,025	$2,100
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,450	$2,238	$2,200
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,513	$1,800	$2,038	$2,225
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,985	$2,673	$2,295
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,685	$2,250	$2,522	$2,400
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$2,004	$2,359	$3,036	$2,448
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,535	$2,295	$3,100	$2,490
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,750	$2,393	$2,635
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,198	$2,626	$3,327	$2,661
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,725	$4,000	$2,735
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,264	$2,651	$3,506	$2,850
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,383	$2,877	$4,050	$2,872
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$2,880	$3,200	$2,915
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,332	$2,884	$3,809	$2,946
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,380	$2,885	$4,186	$3,038
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,517	$2,978	$4,275	$3,188
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$2,195	$2,673	$3,975	$3,952
Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC	$3,443	$3,959	$4,640	$4,090

Top Counties Near Kansas

There are a total of 35 counties located by Kansas. Some of these counties include Topeka, KS, Pulaski, AR, and Jackson, MO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,971. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Topeka, KS. Its average rent per month is $1,095. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by Kansas.

Typically, rent for studios in Kansas is 55.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kansas is 19.62% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kansas is 80.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Topeka, KS	$573	$673	$1,095	$1,095
Pulaski, AR	$1,000	$875	$875	$1,150
Jackson, MO	$1,250	$875	$1,050	$1,195
Scott, IA	$650	$888	$1,200	$1,252
St. Louis, MO	$1,650	$1,782	$1,200	$1,400
Canadian, OK	$2,470	$1,275	$1,250	$1,625
Oklahoma, OK	$2,500	$895	$1,295	$1,675
Cleveland, OK	$2,350	$818	$1,050	$1,675
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,300	$2,600
Wheatland, Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,300	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Kansas

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near Kansas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,403.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,623. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kansas is $1,848 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,483 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Kansas. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,548	$2,260	$3,295	$2,450
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,507	$2,299	$2,950	$2,495
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,929	$2,660	$4,000	$2,812
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,950	$2,550	$1,995
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,341	$1,450	$2,000	$1,751
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,695	$2,295	$2,612	$2,403
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,379	$2,857	$4,208	$3,151
60622, Chicago, IL	$2,343	$2,598	$2,825	$2,800
73099, Yukon, OK	$328	$1,275	$1,759	$1,638
60610, Chicago, IL	$2,262	$2,710	$4,047	$2,811

Frequently Asked Questions - Kansas Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kansas?

The average monthly rental price for Kansas apartments for rent is approximately $1,195. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kansas rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Kansas.

How much is a studio apartment in Kansas?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $573 and an average price per square feet of $36.67. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kansas.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Kansas?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,195 and an average price per square feet of $18.84. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kansas.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Kansas?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $14.20. There are a total of 37 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kansas.

How have rent prices in Kansas changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Kansas can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.45%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.48%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.42% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kansas?

A reasonable rent price in Kansas is around $956/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.