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McPherson, KS

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Bask in small-town charm in the heart of Central Kansas

Suburban Affordable Welcoming Close-Knit Historic Charming Quaint

Located between Salina and Wichita in Central Kansas, McPherson is a charming small town equipped with vibrant amenities. McPherson’s Main Street is teeming with quaint shops, restaurants, and cafes in historic buildings. Cultural experiences abound at the McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation, the McPherson Opera House, and the local colleges—McPherson College and Central Christian College.

Numerous local parks offer plenty of space for outdoor activities in addition to the McPherson Water Park. Getting around from McPherson is easy with access to U.S. Routes 56 and 81 as well as I-135.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Mcpherson, KS is $811 for one bedroom, $895 for two bedrooms, and $1,048 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mcpherson has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$811/month
567 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Eisenhower Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

265 Students

7
out of 10

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

285 Students

5
out of 10

Roosevelt Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

266 Students

5
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

253 Students

4
out of 10

Mcpherson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

492 Students

4
out of 10

McPherson High

Public

Grades 9-12

709 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.