BEST PLACES TO RENT

Kansas

Average Rent

$1,305

4.6% YoY

Rent Comparison

-19.7% Lower

than the national average

Rentals Available

3,551

Population

2.94 Million

Kansas Metropolitan Areas

The state of Kansas is comprised of 5 metropolitan areas with a total population of 2,944,392. Kansas has an average rent of $1,305, which is 20% below the national average than the national average.Kansas City stands as the largest metropolitan area in Kansas. This bi-state metro includes communities like Overland Park with its Prairiefire District, Olathe near Mahaffie Farmstead, and Lenexa's City Center, making it one of the best places to live in Kansas. The area features the Crossroads Arts District, Kansas Speedway, and Children's Mercy Park, along with shopping destinations like Oak Park Mall and Town Center Plaza.Wichita, known as the "Air Capital of the World," offers one-bedroom apartments averaging $797 monthly. The city's economy centers around aerospace manufacturing, with facilities like Textron Aviation, Spirit AeroSystems, and Airbus. Notable neighborhoods include College Hill near Douglas Avenue, Riverside adjacent to the Arkansas River, and the Old Town district with its converted brick warehouses. East Wichita features rental communities near Bradley Fair and The Waterfront.Kansas's other metropolitan areas present varied opportunities. Topeka, the capital city, includes established neighborhoods like Westboro and Potwin Place, with rental rates showing 6.2% annual growth. The city offers apartments near Gage Park and Washburn University. Manhattan features rental communities along the Northview and Kimball Avenue corridors, near Kansas State University and Aggieville. Lawrence's rental options include properties in Old West Lawrence near Massachusetts Street and areas around the University of Kansas campus, making these cities among the best places to rent in the Sunflower State.

Kansas City Metro Area

POPULATION

2,225,821

AVG RENT

$1,465

# RENTALS

5,437

Wichita Metro Area

POPULATION

652,927

AVG RENT

$928

# RENTALS

880

Topeka Metro Area

POPULATION

231,338

AVG RENT

$894

# RENTALS

135

Manhattan Metro Area

POPULATION

133,397

AVG RENT

$833

# RENTALS

138

Lawrence Metro Area

POPULATION

120,589

AVG RENT

$1,184

# RENTALS

149

Kansas Rent Ranges

On average, rent in the state of Kansas falls anywhere from < $700/mo on the low end to > $2,000/mo at the max. Most rental prices fall within the $1,001 - $1,500/mo range.

Kansas Average Rent

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Kansas is around $1,305. Use the chart below to compare Kansas’s average rent prices over time.

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This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.