Willow Creek
201 W 99th Ter,
Kansas City, MO 64114
1-3 Beds | $894 - 1,942
Rental Market Trends in Kansas City, MO
What is the average rent in Kansas City, MO?
$1,157/month
Average Rent
729 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,157 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,559/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 $960 per month for a studio, $1,157 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,362 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,655 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kansas City, MO?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $23 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 Kansas City, MO
Last Updated December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
32%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City?
Based on current rent prices, Hanover Place, Central Hyde Park and North Hyde Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City?
Based on current rent prices, Crown Center, Power & Light District and Union Hill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City.
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Which Kansas City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kansas City with the most apartments available are Northland, Downtown Kansas City MO and Midtown Kansas City MO .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kansas City, MO?
Because the average rent in Kansas City is $1,157, you’ll want to make about $3,856 per month or $46,272 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, MO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kansas City, MO 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
$818/month
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One Bedroom
$989/month
$1,221/month
Two Bedroom
$1,334/month
$2,727/month
Three Bedroom
$1,233/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.