Kansas Rental Market Trends
Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Kansas is $1,306, a 3.91% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,257.
One-bedroom apartments provide 721 square feet for $1,140, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,395 offer 1,031 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Kansas
Last updated: November 18, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,306 | 909 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,140 | 721 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,395 | 1,031 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Kansas rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Kansas?
The largest share of rentals in Kansas (45%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Kansas?
384,404 or 33% of the households in Kansas are renter-occupied while 776,311 or 67% are owner-occupied.
How Kansas Compares to Other States
| State | Average Rent | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,315 | 992 sq. ft. |
| Arizona | $1,573 | 862 sq. ft. |
| Arkansas | $1,133 | 895 sq. ft. |
| California | $2,638 | 854 sq. ft. |
| Colorado | $1,841 | 876 sq. ft. |
| Connecticut | $2,119 | 895 sq. ft. |
| Delaware | $1,687 | 919 sq. ft. |
| District of Columbia | $2,498 | 747 sq. ft. |
| Florida | $1,970 | 982 sq. ft. |
| Georgia | $1,642 | 1,025 sq. ft. |
| Idaho | $1,657 | 928 sq. ft. |
| Illinois | $2,021 | 838 sq. ft. |
| Indiana | $1,313 | 907 sq. ft. |
| Iowa | $1,236 | 898 sq. ft. |
| Kansas | $1,306 | 909 sq. ft. |
| Kentucky | $1,321 | 936 sq. ft. |
| Louisiana | $1,267 | 923 sq. ft. |
| Maryland | $1,885 | 906 sq. ft. |
| Massachusetts | $2,849 | 881 sq. ft. |
| Michigan | $1,396 | 920 sq. ft. |
| Minnesota | $1,625 | 892 sq. ft. |
| Mississippi | $1,305 | 1,005 sq. ft. |
| Missouri | $1,330 | 901 sq. ft. |
| Montana | $1,714 | 889 sq. ft. |
| Nebraska | $1,340 | 933 sq. ft. |
| Nevada | $1,536 | 908 sq. ft. |
| New Hampshire | $2,181 | 879 sq. ft. |
| New Jersey | $2,419 | 868 sq. ft. |
| New Mexico | $1,406 | 831 sq. ft. |
| New York | $2,250 | 898 sq. ft. |
| North Carolina | $1,550 | 976 sq. ft. |
| North Dakota | $1,159 | 966 sq. ft. |
| Ohio | $1,326 | 901 sq. ft. |
| Oklahoma | $1,063 | 858 sq. ft. |
| Oregon | $1,753 | 844 sq. ft. |
| Pennsylvania | $1,778 | 890 sq. ft. |
| Rhode Island | $2,211 | 923 sq. ft. |
| South Carolina | $1,613 | 1,015 sq. ft. |
| South Dakota | $1,182 | 913 sq. ft. |
| Tennessee | $1,529 | 949 sq. ft. |
| Texas | $1,451 | 890 sq. ft. |
| Utah | $1,622 | 927 sq. ft. |
| Virginia | $1,972 | 923 sq. ft. |
| Washington | $2,043 | 830 sq. ft. |
| Wisconsin | $1,582 | 917 sq. ft. |
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Popular Cities in Kansas
- Apartments in Andover $1,284
- Apartments in Derby $994
- Apartments in Hutchinson $761
- Apartments in Kansas City $1,199
- Apartments in Lawrence $1,322
- Apartments in Leavenworth $1,129
- Apartments in Leawood $2,020
- Apartments in Lenexa $1,572
- Apartments in Maize $1,209
- Apartments in Manhattan $1,063
- Apartments in Mission $1,217
- Apartments in Olathe $1,466
- Apartments in Overland Park $1,542
- Apartments in Prairie Village $1,837
- Apartments in Shawnee $1,438
- Apartments in Valley Center $1,024
- Apartments in Wichita $947
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Kansas apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.