Kansas City, MO Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Kansas City is $986, a 2% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Kansas City, MO
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $986 | 2% | 899 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Kansas City, MO apartment is 899 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Kansas City, MO Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$70020%
- $701-$1,00045%
- $1,001-$1,50025%
- $1,501-$2,0008%
- > $2,0002%
Kansas City, MO Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households45%
- Owner-occupied Households54%
92,114 or 45% of the households in Kansas City, MO are renter-occupied while 108,306 or 54% are owner-occupied.
How Kansas City Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | $960 | 3% |
| Kansas City | $986 | 2% |
| University City | $997 | 2% |
| Overland Park | $1,099 | 5% |
| Olathe | $966 | 5% |
| Florissant | $780 | 2% |
| Lenexa | $1,081 | 4% |
| Saint Charles | $996 | 4% |
| Shawnee | $949 | 3% |
| Kansas City | $832 | 7% |
| O'Fallon | $1,089 | 5% |
For more information about the Kansas City rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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