Kansas City, MO Rent Trends

Rank #59, last updated May 6

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What is the average rent in Kansas City?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Kansas City, MO is $895. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Kansas City, MO is $1,098. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Kansas City, MO is $1,300. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Kansas City, MO is $1,550.

Studio

$895


1 bed

$1,098


2 beds

$1,300


3+ beds

$1,550

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Kansas City

Apr 19 2024Jun 03 2024Jul 17 2024Aug 31 2024Oct 16 2024Dec 01 2024Jan 16 2025Mar 03 2025May 06 2025$820$1,070$1,320$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Kansas City

The monthly rent for apartments in Kansas City, MO ranges from $200 to $2,600+.

$200 - $800

$800 - $1,400

$1,400 - $2,000

$2,000 - $2,600

$2,600+

What is the average apartment size in Kansas City?

The average size of a Kansas City, MO apartment is 1011 square feet, while the median apartment size for Kansas City, MO is 934 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Kansas City, MO (33.9%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (8.34%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 29.73%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 28.03%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Kansas City?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Barry Harbour*$1,108$1,233*
Cbd Downtown$1,148$1,430$1,725*
Hanover Place$885$1,100$1,295*
Highview Estates*$950$1,091*
Loma Vista*$975$1,155*
Plaza Westport*$1,113$1,645*
South Hyde Park*$825$1,395*
Southmoreland*$1,081$1,350*
Volker*$950$1,370*
West Plaza$920$1,127$1,380*
Westside North$1,145*$1,728*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value