The Helm
200 S James St,
Kansas City, KS 66118
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,018 - $2,404
Rental Market Trends in Kansas City, KS
What is the average rent in Kansas City, KS?
$1,015/month
Average Rent
701 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Kansas City, KS is $1,015 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in Kansas City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kansas City, you can expect to pay about $842 per month for a studio, $1,015 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,181 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,434 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kansas City, KS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $16 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 December 2024
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2024
Rent Ranges in Kansas City, KS
Last Updated December 2024
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
10%
Below $700/month
46%
$700 - $1,000/month
35%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City?
Based on current rent prices, Coronado, Muncie-Stony Pt and Victory Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City.
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City?
Based on current rent prices, I-435 West KC-KS, Armourdale and Rosedale are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City.
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Average Rent
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Which Kansas City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kansas City with the most apartments available are Rosedale, I-435 West KC-KS and Armourdale .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kansas City, KS?
Because the average rent in Kansas City is $1,015, you’ll want to make about $3,383 per month or $40,596 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.
How does Kansas City, KS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kansas City, KS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,163/month
One Bedroom
$810/month
$1,323/month
Two Bedroom
$1,160/month
$1,762/month
Three Bedroom
$1,401/month
$1,820/month
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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.