Average Rent in Kansas

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Current Versus Historical Kansas Rents

Kansas rentals average $650 for a studio rental to $2,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $985, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,393 (229.67%) year-over-year from $607 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (11.83%) year-over-year from $1,336 to $1,494. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $773 (69.25%) year-over-year from $1,117 to $1,890. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $720 (50.35%) year-over-year from $1,430 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $191 (-9.72%) year-over-year from $1,963 to $1,773. 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 68.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 34.49% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.49	$2,000	$607 (229.67%)	$565 (253.98%)
1 BR	$1.17	$1,494	$1,336 (11.83%)	$1,070 (39.63%)
2 BR	$1.04	$1,890	$1,117 (69.25%)	$1,036 (82.52%)
3 BR	$1.05	$2,150	$1,430 (50.35%)	$1,122 (91.59%)
4+ BR	$0.98	$1,773	$1,963 (-9.72%)	$1,532 (15.72%)

Historical Rents in Kansas

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Top Cities Near Kansas

There are a total of 50 cities nearby Kansas. The average rent in Kansas is currently $1,274 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterloo, IA, with an average rent of $798, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kansas is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,770 per month.

Let's compare Kansas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kansas is 20.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 30.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kansas are about 40.66% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.48% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 50 total cities near Kansas in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waterloo, IA	$450	$610	$800	$798
Des Moines, IA	$715	$803	$995	$898
Wichita, KS	$740	$690	$893	$975
Springfield, MO	$663	$800	$948	$1,050
Omaha, NE	$1,015	$905	$1,380	$1,100
Tulsa, OK	$750	$825	$1,125	$1,200
Kansas City, MO	$922	$1,006	$1,295	$1,250
Columbia, MO	$1,000	$800	$950	$1,250
Fayetteville, AR	$785	$1,100	$1,350	$1,700
Bentonville, AR	N/A	$1,200	$1,300	$1,885

Top Neighborhoods Near Kansas

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near Kansas. Some of these neighborhoods include Lower East Side, Downtown Madison, and Edgewater. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near Kansas in the following chart.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near Kansas is currently around $1,950 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,950. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kansas's average rent, which is only $985. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kansas, Lower East Side has the most affordable average rent at $945 per month. Whereas, at $3,000 average rent per month, Near North Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kansas. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI	$755	$925	$1,363	$945
Downtown Madison, Madison, WI	$1,075	$1,300	$1,990	$1,525
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,132	$1,550	$2,150	$1,550
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,400	$1,850	$1,600
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,045	$1,420	$1,863	$1,650
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,625	$2,600	$1,695
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,350	$1,800	$1,695
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,220	$1,623	$2,650	$1,775
West Colfax, Denver, CO	$1,588	$1,874	$2,601	$1,918
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,795	$2,000	$1,950
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$1,450	$1,825	$2,000
Old Northeast, Bloomington, IN	$1,110	$1,198	$1,937	$2,000
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,463	$1,934	$2,595	$2,100
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,875	$3,050	$2,200
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,650	$1,875	$2,299
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,670	$2,295	$2,400	$2,395
The Loop, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,500	$3,325	$2,700
South Loop, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,248	$3,000	$2,900
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,775	$2,399	$3,600	$3,000

Top Counties Near Kansas

There are a total of 19 counties located by Kansas. Some of these counties include Polk, IA, Sedgwick, KS, and Douglas, NE. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,338. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Delaware, IN. It's average rent per month is $875. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,398, Boulder, CO is the most expensive county by Kansas.

Typically, rent for studios in Kansas is 38.35% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kansas is 34.84% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kansas is 44.66% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Polk, IA	$720	$825	$1,031	$995
Sedgwick, KS	$740	$680	$895	$1,055
Douglas, NE	$1,015	$908	$1,395	$1,150
Greene, MO	$665	$800	$950	$1,185
Jackson, MO	$913	$995	$1,200	$1,250
Boone, MO	$1,000	$800	$950	$1,250
Tulsa, OK	$750	$844	$1,125	$1,295
Johnson, KS	N/A	$1,095	$1,399	$1,673
Washington, AR	$785	$1,100	$1,300	$1,695
Benton, AR	$1,200	$1,200	$1,400	$1,700

Top Zipcodes Near Kansas

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near Kansas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,577. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 50701, Waterloo, IA at $798 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,025. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kansas is $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,595 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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	$1,475	$1,940	$2,650	$2,095
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,848	$2,163	$2,075
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,745	$2,595	$2,145
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,137	$1,600	$2,475	$1,650
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,630	$2,200	$2,958	$2,393
60610, Chicago, IL	$1,763	$2,300	$3,600	$2,713
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,525	$2,100	$1,713
72712, Bentonville, AR	N/A	$1,200	$1,400	$1,875
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,400	$1,850	$1,600
47408, Bloomington, IN	$1,468	$1,039	$1,898	$1,800

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 $985. 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 $650 and an average price per square feet of $1.49. There are a total of 39 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 $699 and an average price per square feet of $1.17. There are a total of 154 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 $875 and an average price per square feet of $1.04. There are a total of 238 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 2.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.69%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.50% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kansas?

A reasonable rent price in Kansas is around $788/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.