1002 S National Ave
1002 S National Ave,
Fort Scott, KS 66701
1 Bed | $450
Rental Market Trends in Fort Scott, KS
What is the average rent in Fort Scott, KS?
$415/month
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Fort Scott, KS Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Fort Scott, KS is $415 per month. This is 75% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in Fort Scott more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Fort Scott average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Fort Scott average $415 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Fort Scott average $524 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Fort Scott average or more per month.
Data Updated: June 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Scott, KS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $5 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Fort Scott, KS
Last Updated June 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Scott, KS?
Because the average rent in Fort Scott is $415, you’ll want to make about $1,383 per month or $16,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Fort Scott?
The average rent in Fort Scott is $415 per month, which is 74.8% lower than the national average of $1,645.
Are rents going up or down in Fort Scott?
Rents in Fort Scott, KS are increasing, with prices up 1.1% year-over-year and $5 more per month.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.