Kansas City, KS rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Kansas City, KS is $1,295.

Average rent

$1,295

Month-over-month change

+$20

Year-over-year change

+$125

Available rentals

170

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $525 to $3,550.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$6004
$70012
$80015
$90019
$1,00018
$1,10013
$1,20022
$1,30015
$1,40016
$1,50015
$1,60013
$1,70012
$1,80012
$1,9007
$2,0002
$2,1002
$2,2003
$2,3002
$2,4003
$2,5003
$2,8001
$3,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $125 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,195$1,225
Feb$1,190$1,224
Mar$1,190$1,200
Apr$1,258$1,143
May$1,190$1,150
Jun$1,190$1,295
Jul$1,250$1,350
Aug$1,179$1,250
Sep$1,250No data
Oct$1,200No data
Nov$1,195No data
Dec$1,200No 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Kansas City, KS is 38% lower than the national average.

Kansas City, KSvs.

$1,295

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Kansas City, KS?

The average rent in Kansas City, KS is $1,295.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Kansas City, KS?

Houses in Kansas City, KS rent between $525 - $3,550 with an average rent of $1,295.

3. How has the rent in Kansas City, KS changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Kansas City, KS increased by $125

4. How much has the rent in Kansas City, KS increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Kansas City, KS increased by $20

5. How many available rentals are there in Kansas City, KS?

There are currently 170 rentals available in Kansas City, KS.

6. How do rent prices in Kansas City, KS compare with the national average?

The average rent in Kansas City, KS is $1,295 — 38.33% lower the national average of $2,100.