Studio Apartment Rent in Great Bend, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Great Bend, Kansas as of June 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $812 and +50% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Great Bend
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 Great Bend
Compare Great Bend's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $600 |
| 2 | Great Bend (this page) | $640 |
| 3 | Newton | $640 |
| 4 | Independence | $660 |
| 5 | Hutchinson | $680 |
| 6 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 7 | Wichita | $742 |
| 8 | Junction City | $750 |
| 9 | Salina | $750 |
| 10 | Derby | $780 |
| 11 | Topeka | $828 |
| 12 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 13 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 14 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 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 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 14 | Topeka | $828 |
| 15 | Derby | $780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Great Bend.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Great Bend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson, KS | 63.3 mi | $680 | +$40 (+6%) |
| Salina, KS | 85.3 mi | $750 | +$110 (+17%) |
| Newton, KS | 105.6 mi | $640 | — |
| Wichita, KS | 110.7 mi | $742 | +$102 (+16%) |
| Derby, KS | 121.4 mi | $780 | +$140 (+22%) |
| Junction City, KS | 143.9 mi | $750 | +$110 (+17%) |
| Enid, OK | 147 mi | $750 | +$110 (+17%) |
| Ponca City, OK | 160.8 mi | $620 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 162.1 mi | $870 | +$230 (+36%) |
Studio rent in Great Bend — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Great Bend?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Great Bend, Kansas is $640 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $812.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Great Bend?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $25,600 ($2,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $12.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Great Bend expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Great Bend's studio median of $640 is +50% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 1th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Great Bend rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 24 cities in Kansas with studio data, Great Bend ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Great Bend?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ponca City ($620).