Kansas City, KS rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Kansas City, KS is $1,299.
$1,299
+$62
+$99
192
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $650 to $3,250.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 7 |
| $700 | 14 |
| $800 | 10 |
| $900 | 14 |
| $1,000 | 17 |
| $1,100 | 25 |
| $1,200 | 34 |
| $1,300 | 15 |
| $1,400 | 19 |
| $1,500 | 13 |
| $1,600 | 11 |
| $1,700 | 12 |
| $1,800 | 11 |
| $1,900 | 9 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $99 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $1,250 | No data |
| Oct | $1,200 | No data |
| Nov | $1,195 | No data |
| Dec | $1,200 | 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 38% lower than the national average.
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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 $1,299.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Kansas City, KS?
Houses in Kansas City, KS rent between $650 - $3,250 with an average rent of $1,299.
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 $99
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 $62
5. How many available rentals are there in Kansas City, KS?
There are currently 192 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 $1,299 — 38.14% lower the national average of $2,100.