2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bel Aire, KS
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Bel Aire, Kansas as of August 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $1,674 and +6% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Bel Aire
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bel Aire
Compare Bel Aire's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $870 |
| 2 | Great Bend | $890 |
| 3 | Pittsburg | $910 |
| 4 | Newton | $920 |
| 5 | Hutchinson | $990 |
| 6 | Junction City | $990 |
| 7 | Salina | $990 |
| 8 | Manhattan | $1,070 |
| 9 | Wichita | $1,074 |
| 10 | Topeka | $1,091 |
| 11 | Derby | $1,130 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $1,140 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,183 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,270 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,295 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairway | $1,942 |
| 2 | Prairie Village | $1,940 |
| 3 | Leawood | $1,753 |
| 4 | Bel Aire (this page) | $1,750 |
| 5 | Lenexa | $1,720 |
| 6 | Overland Park | $1,678 |
| 7 | Gardner | $1,480 |
| 8 | Shawnee | $1,390 |
| 9 | Olathe | $1,370 |
| 10 | Goddard | $1,340 |
| 11 | Mission | $1,320 |
| 12 | Kansas City | $1,295 |
| 13 | Spring Hill | $1,270 |
| 14 | Lawrence | $1,183 |
| 15 | Leavenworth | $1,140 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Bel Aire.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Bel Aire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 6.8 mi | $1,074 | $-676 (-39%) |
| Derby, KS | 13.6 mi | $1,130 | $-620 (-35%) |
| Newton, KS | 21.7 mi | $920 | $-830 (-47%) |
| Goddard, KS | 22.5 mi | $1,340 | $-410 (-23%) |
| Hutchinson, KS | 49.8 mi | $990 | $-760 (-43%) |
| Ponca City, OK | 73.6 mi | $910 | $-840 (-48%) |
| Salina, KS | 78.5 mi | $990 | $-760 (-43%) |
| Emporia, KS | 85.2 mi | $870 | $-880 (-50%) |
| Junction City, KS | 89.5 mi | $990 | $-760 (-43%) |
| Enid, OK | 101.4 mi | $995 | $-755 (-43%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 109.8 mi | $1,070 | $-680 (-39%) |
| Great Bend, KS | 113 mi | $890 | $-860 (-49%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Bel Aire — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bel Aire?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Bel Aire, Kansas is $1,750 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $1,674.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Bel Aire?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,000 ($5,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bel Aire expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bel Aire's 2-bedroom median of $1,750 is +6% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bel Aire rank for 2-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 26 cities in Kansas with 2-bedroom data, Bel Aire ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Bel Aire?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Wichita ($1,074), Derby ($1,130), Newton ($920).