Average Rent In Kansas For January 2024
Average Rent
What is the average rent in Kansas?
The average rent in Kansas for January 2024 is $1,038, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - January 3, 2024. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Kansas is $1,016. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas is $841.
Compared to the national average of $1,379, Kansas rent costs -24.7% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Kansas ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Kansas Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | KS | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,038 | $1,379 | -24.7% |
| M-o-M Change | -$13 | -$11 | 18.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | $36 | -$14 | -357.1% |
| M-o-M % Change | -1.2% | -0.8% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | 3.6% | -1.0% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Kansas
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Kansas increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Kansas clocking in at $841, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,016 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $508/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Kansas check out:
Month Over Month Kansas Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Kansas has experienced a -$13 change in rent over the past month going from $1,051 to $1,038. That change comes out to -1.2%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$11 in the past month or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Kansas:
Year Over Year Kansas Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Kansas changed $36 from $1,002 to $1,038. A change of $36 means that rents changed 3.6% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$14 in the past year or -1.0%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Kansas:
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Median Rent: $1,458
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About Chris Kolmar
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