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Rental Market Trends in Kansas

$1,090/month

Average Rent

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

+$16

Average Price Increase

Ranked 11th

Least Expensive Rent by State

9,670

Available Rentals

Hutchinson, KS

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Kansas?

As of April 2026, the average rent in Kansas is $1,090/month. When you rent an apartment in Kansas, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $819 per month for a studio, $1,090 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,310 for a two-bedroom apartment in Kansas. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,649 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$819/month
469 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,090/month
707 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,310/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,649/month
1,340 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Kansas?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Kansas to live are Hutchinson, Topeka and Wichita.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hutchinson
$583/month
695 Sq Ft
Topeka
$833/month
644 Sq Ft
Wichita
$841/month
665 Sq Ft
Manhattan
$854/month
646 Sq Ft
Salina
$906/month
577 Sq Ft
Lawrence
$1,003/month
700 Sq Ft
Leavenworth
$1,059/month
618 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,081/month
697 Sq Ft
Shawnee
$1,156/month
726 Sq Ft
Olathe
$1,235/month
698 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Kansas?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Kansas to live are Leawood, Lenexa and Overland Park.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Leawood
$1,805/month
916 Sq Ft
Lenexa
$1,390/month
791 Sq Ft
Overland Park
$1,333/month
771 Sq Ft
Olathe
$1,235/month
698 Sq Ft
Shawnee
$1,156/month
726 Sq Ft
Kansas City
$1,081/month
697 Sq Ft
Leavenworth
$1,059/month
618 Sq Ft
Lawrence
$1,003/month
700 Sq Ft
Salina
$906/month
577 Sq Ft
Manhattan
$854/month
646 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Kansas

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