1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Emporia, KS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Emporia, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $860 and +52% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Emporia
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Emporia
Compare Emporia's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia (this page) | $670 |
| 2 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 3 | Newton | $710 |
| 4 | Junction City | $750 |
| 5 | Hutchinson | $755 |
| 6 | Salina | $760 |
| 7 | Wichita | $820 |
| 8 | Topeka | $832 |
| 9 | Park City | $840 |
| 10 | Derby | $860 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,710 |
| 2 | Leawood | $1,543 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $1,510 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,474 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,300 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,220 |
| 7 | Olathe | $1,205 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,160 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 11 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 14 | Derby | $860 |
| 15 | Park City | $840 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Emporia.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Emporia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 54.6 mi | $832 | +$162 (+24%) |
| Junction City, KS | 55.8 mi | $750 | +$80 (+12%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 61.2 mi | $875 | +$205 (+31%) |
| Lawrence, KS | 73.9 mi | $1,007 | +$337 (+50%) |
| Newton, KS | 77.5 mi | $710 | +$40 (+6%) |
| Park City, KS | 87.9 mi | $840 | +$170 (+25%) |
| Derby, KS | 90.2 mi | $860 | +$190 (+28%) |
| Wichita, KS | 91.8 mi | $820 | +$150 (+22%) |
| Gardner, KS | 92.4 mi | $1,300 | +$630 (+94%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 98.3 mi | $1,120 | +$450 (+67%) |
| Olathe, KS | 100.8 mi | $1,205 | +$535 (+80%) |
| Salina, KS | 103.2 mi | $760 | +$90 (+13%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Emporia — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Emporia?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Emporia, Kansas is $670 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $860.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Emporia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $26,800 ($2,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Emporia expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Emporia's 1-bedroom median of $670 is +52% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 0th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Emporia rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with 1-bedroom data, Emporia ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Emporia?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Emporia.