Average Rent in Kansas City, MO

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Current Versus Historical Kansas City, MO Rents

Kansas City rentals average $975 for a studio rental to $1,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,180, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-1.68%) year-over-year from $992 to $975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $882 (-50.93%) year-over-year from $1,732 to $850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,122 (-47.30%) year-over-year from $2,372 to $1,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1 (0.06%) year-over-year from $1,494 to $1,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $86 (-4.58%) year-over-year from $1,886 to $1,800. 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 11.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.36% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.09% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.14	$975	$992 (-1.68%)	$840 (16.07%)
1 BR	$19.63	$850	$1,732 (-50.93%)	$1,304 (-34.81%)
2 BR	$16.27	$1,250	$2,372 (-47.30%)	$1,386 (-9.83%)
3 BR	$14.78	$1,495	$1,494 (0.06%)	$1,392 (7.43%)
4+ BR	$15.26	$1,800	$1,886 (-4.58%)	$1,649 (9.15%)

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Top Cities Near Kansas City

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Kansas City

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Kansas City. One neighborhood in the area is Old Westport. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Kansas City, MO in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Kansas City, MO is currently around $1,972 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kansas City's average rent, which is only $1,180. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kansas City, Old Westport has the most affordable average rent at $1,972 per month. Whereas, at $1,972 average rent per month, Old Westport is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kansas City. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972

Top Counties Near Kansas City

There are a total of 1 counties located by Kansas City, MO. One county in the area is Jackson, MO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,250. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Jackson, MO. Its average rent per month is $1,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,250, Jackson, MO is the most expensive county by Kansas City, MO.

Typically, rent for studios in Kansas City, MO is 1.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kansas City, MO is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kansas City, MO is 8.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jackson, MO	$960	$850	$1,148	$1,250

Top Zipcodes Near Kansas City

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Frequently Asked Questions - Kansas City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kansas City, MO?

The average monthly rental price for Kansas City, MO apartments for rent is approximately $1,180. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kansas City, MO 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 City, MO.

How much is a studio apartment in Kansas City, MO?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $975 and an average price per square feet of $26.14. There are a total of 25 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kansas City.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $850 and an average price per square feet of $19.63. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kansas City.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $16.27. There are a total of 36 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kansas City.

How have rent prices in Kansas City, MO changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Kansas City, MO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.51%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.47%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kansas City, MO?

A reasonable rent price in Kansas City, MO is around $944/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.