Average Rent in Kansas City, MO

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Current Versus Historical Kansas City, MO Rents

Kansas City rentals average $922 for a studio rental to $1,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,250, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $168 (-16.95%) year-over-year from $993 to $825. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $527 (-33.96%) year-over-year from $1,552 to $1,025. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $169 (-10.82%) year-over-year from $1,564 to $1,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $138 (10.44%) year-over-year from $1,323 to $1,462. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-3.52%) year-over-year from $1,658 to $1,600. 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 down by 9.98% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.90% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.27% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.18% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.97 $825 $993 (-16.95%) $966 (-14.63%)
1 BR $1.51 $1,025 $1,552 (-33.96%) $1,310 (-21.74%)
2 BR $1.33 $1,395 $1,564 (-10.82%) $1,451 (-3.88%)
3 BR $1.24 $1,462 $1,323 (10.44%) $1,286 (13.69%)
4+ BR $1.07 $1,600 $1,658 (-3.52%) $1,367 (17.07%)

Historical Rents in Kansas City, MO

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Top Counties Near Kansas City

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,473. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jackson, MO. It's average rent per month is $1,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,695, Johnson, KS is the most expensive county by Kansas City, MO.

Typically, rent for studios in Kansas City, MO is 50.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kansas City, MO is 3.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kansas City, MO is 1.92% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jackson, MO $908 $995 $1,200 $1,250
Johnson, KS N/A $1,095 $1,399 $1,695

Top Zipcodes Near Kansas City

There is one zipcode in or near Kansas City, MO. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,045.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Kansas City, MO. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
64111, Kansas City, MO $855 $998 $1,395 $1,045

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 $1,250. 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 $922 and an average price per square feet of $1.97. There are a total of 44 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 $1,012 and an average price per square feet of $1.51. There are a total of 63 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 $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $1.33. There are a total of 95 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 -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.34%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Kansas City, MO?
A reasonable rent price in Kansas City, MO is around $1,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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