Studio Apartment Rent in Emporia, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Emporia, Kansas as of August 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $890 and +53% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Emporia
Compare Emporia's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia (this page) | $600 |
| 2 | Great Bend | $640 |
| 3 | Newton | $640 |
| 4 | Hutchinson | $680 |
| 5 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 6 | Wichita | $742 |
| 7 | Junction City | $750 |
| 8 | Salina | $750 |
| 9 | Derby | $780 |
| 10 | Topeka | $828 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 14 | Goddard | $930 |
| 15 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,550 |
| 2 | Leawood | $1,397 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $1,373 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,339 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,113 |
| 7 | Olathe | $1,090 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,050 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,033 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
| 11 | Goddard | $930 |
| 12 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 13 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 14 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 15 | Topeka | $828 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Emporia.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Emporia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 54.6 mi | $828 | +$228 (+38%) |
| Junction City, KS | 55.8 mi | $750 | +$150 (+25%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 61.2 mi | $870 | +$270 (+45%) |
| Lawrence, KS | 73.9 mi | $893 | +$293 (+49%) |
| Newton, KS | 77.5 mi | $640 | +$40 (+7%) |
| Derby, KS | 90.2 mi | $780 | +$180 (+30%) |
| Wichita, KS | 91.8 mi | $742 | +$142 (+24%) |
| Gardner, KS | 92.4 mi | $1,180 | +$580 (+97%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 98.3 mi | $1,010 | +$410 (+68%) |
| Olathe, KS | 100.8 mi | $1,090 | +$490 (+82%) |
| Salina, KS | 103.2 mi | $750 | +$150 (+25%) |
| Leavenworth, KS | 103.4 mi | $890 | +$290 (+48%) |
Studio rent in Emporia — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Emporia?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Emporia, Kansas is $600 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $890.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Emporia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $24,000 ($2,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $11.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Emporia expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Emporia's studio median of $600 is +53% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 0th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Emporia rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 24 cities in Kansas with studio data, Emporia ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Emporia?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Emporia.