Kansas City, KS rental market
What is the average rent in Kansas City, KS?
Last updated July 8, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Kansas City, KS is $1,450.
Average rent
$1,450
Month-over-month change
+$100
Year-over-year change
+$175
Available rentals
257
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $625 to $4,329.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 3 |
| $700 | 18 |
| $800 | 23 |
| $900 | 17 |
| $1,000 | 18 |
| $1,100 | 28 |
| $1,200 | 21 |
| $1,300 | 19 |
| $1,400 | 21 |
| $1,500 | 27 |
| $1,600 | 18 |
| $1,700 | 11 |
| $1,800 | 12 |
| $1,900 | 24 |
| $2,000 | 10 |
| $2,100 | 21 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $175 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,225 | $1,335 |
| Feb | $1,224 | $1,300 |
| Mar | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Apr | $1,143 | $1,300 |
| May | $1,150 | $1,400 |
| Jun | $1,295 | $1,425 |
| Jul | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Aug | $1,250 | No data |
| Sep | $1,299 | No data |
| Oct | $1,295 | No data |
| Nov | $1,369 | No data |
| Dec | $1,380 | No data |
Market temperature
The Kansas City, KS rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Kansas City, KS is 28% lower than the national average.
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