What's the average rent in Kansas City, MO?

Rental Market Trends in Kansas City, MO

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,400 per month, which is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,400

0.0%No change month over month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,599

APARTMENTS

$1,206

HOUSES

$1,575

TOWNHOUSES

$1,799

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Kansas City, MO at $1,206 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $1,799 per month. Houses average $1,575 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,122
2 Bedrooms	$1,317
3 Bedrooms	$1,680
4 Bedrooms	$1,810
All	$1,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Kansas City, MO is $1,122 per month, followed by $1,317 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,680 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,810 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$822
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,995
4 Bedrooms	$1,400
All	$1,799

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Kansas City, MO is $822 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,995 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,400 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,295
3 Bedrooms	$1,350
4 Bedrooms	$721
All	$1,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,295 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,350 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $721 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$900
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,645
4 Bedrooms	$1,850
All	$1,575

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Kansas City, MO is $900 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,645 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,850 for a 4 bedroom house.