Prices and availability in Kansas City, MO were last updated on 25 Sep 2026.
The best apartments in Kansas City, MO are: The Grand, 44 Washington, Woodstone at Metro North Crossing, The Sunset and The Sombart.
The average rent in Kansas City, MO is $1,298.
The price range for a studio apartment in Kansas City, MO is between $636 and $5,198.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO is between $636 and $9,149.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO is between $760 and $9,352.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO is between $800 and $9,352.
In Kansas City 45% of the housing is rented out compared to 55% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of Kansas City's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 54% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 28% are single-family rentals.
The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Kansas City are about 35 years old, on average. Of these, 42% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 81% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 19% are mid-rises, and 8% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
Rental apartments in Kansas City come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 40% of all rentals in Kansas City. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.
