Prices and availability in Kansas City, MO were last updated on 29 Oct 2026.
The best apartments in Kansas City, MO are: The Grand, Woodstone at Metro North Crossing, 44 Washington, The Notre Dame Apartments 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 $6,680.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO is between $636 and $9,480.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO is between $765 and $9,002.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, MO is between $795 and $9,227.
In Kansas City, 45% of the residents are renting compared to 55% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Kansas City's rentals, 54% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 28% are single-family rentals.
The average age of rental buildings in Kansas City is 35 years old, with 42% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 81% are garden-style apartment communities, 19% are mid-sized buildings, and 8% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.
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.
