Apartments for Rent in Kansas City, MO

Prices and availability in Kansas City, MO were last updated on 18 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Kansas City, MO are: The Grand, Sky On Main, 44 Washington, Cloverset Active Adult Apartments and Cambria Luxury Apartment Homes.

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 $7,460.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO is between $636 and $5,877.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO is between $675 and $7,466.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO is between $785 and $7,460.

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.

Studio apartments in Kansas City are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 47% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 40% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.