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Bel Aire

Pop. 9,043·9th most expensive in Kansas·Rental market data updated monthly for Bel Aire, KS
Median rent (all units)
$1,674/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$288
Stable (Monthly)
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Bel Aire · $1,674
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,674/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$97,795/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bel Aire's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$1,465
4 BR+
$1,817
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,750/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,674 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,088/yr
At $1,674/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bel Aire, KS is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,043
Median income
$97,795
Median age
35.5
Renters
18.2%
Age distribution
27.2%
21.6%
24.1%
15.7%
Under 1827.2%
18–3421.6%
35–5424.1%
55–6411.5%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
69.9%
12.1%
12.3%
White69.9%
Black12.1%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian4%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
14.1%
30.3%
50.1%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma14.1%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
81.8%
18.2%
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bel Aire, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,957 → $97,795
up 7.5%
Population
8,148 → 9,043
up 11.0%
Renter share
23.1% → 18.2%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
55.3% → 50.1%
-5.2 pts
Median age
32.4 → 35.5
+3.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Bel Aire, KS now reports about $97,795, up from $90,957 in 2021. The population has grown by 11.0% since 2021, moving from about 8,148 residents to roughly 9,043. Renters now make up 18.2% of households, compared with 23.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 50.1% of adults here, versus 55.3% in 2021.

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Bel Aire rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bel Aire. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Bel Aire is $1,674/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,465/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($97,795/yr), Bel Aire ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bel Aire an affordable city for renters?

Bel Aire is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,674/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($97,795/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bel Aire falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bel Aire?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,674/mo in Bel Aire. The local median household income is $97,795/yr, meaning the typical Bel Aire household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bel Aire?

Rent in Bel Aire has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Bel Aire rent compare to other cities in Kansas?

Bel Aire is one of the pricier cities in Kansas for rent, ranking #9 out of 26 tracked cities at $1,674/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bel Aire?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bel Aire ($1,674/mo): Newton ($1,084/mo), Wichita ($1,158/mo), Park City ($1,340/mo).

What percentage of Bel Aire residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.2% of Bel Aire households are renters, while 81.8% are owner-occupied. Bel Aire leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bel Aire rent compare to the national average?

Bel Aire's median rent of $1,674/mo is $288 (15%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Kansas, it ranks #9 out of 26 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,674/mo, rent takes ~21% of Bel Aire's median household income ($97,795/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bel Aire 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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