Highlands Apartment Homes
804 Shepherd St,
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Rental Market Trends in Fort Scott, KS
What is the average rent in Fort Scott, KS?
$409/month
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As of January 2025, the average rent in Fort Scott, KS is $409 per month. This is 74% lower than the national average rent of $1,552/month, making renting in Fort Scott more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fort Scott, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $409 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $516 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fort Scott, KS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $2 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fort Scott, KS
Last Updated January 2025
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 $409, you’ll want to make about $1,363 per month or $16,356 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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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.