Studio Apartment Rent in Junction City, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Junction City, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $1,261 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Junction City
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 Junction City
Compare Junction City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $600 |
| 2 | Newton | $640 |
| 3 | Hutchinson | $680 |
| 4 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 5 | Wichita | $742 |
| 6 | Junction City (this page) | $750 |
| 7 | Salina | $750 |
| 8 | Park City | $760 |
| 9 | Derby | $780 |
| 10 | Topeka | $828 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,033 |
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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Junction City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Junction City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | 21.2 mi | $870 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Emporia, KS | 55.8 mi | $600 | $-150 (-20%) |
| Salina, KS | 59.6 mi | $750 | — |
| Newton, KS | 70.4 mi | $640 | $-110 (-15%) |
| Topeka, KS | 74.3 mi | $828 | +$78 (+10%) |
| Park City, KS | 90.2 mi | $760 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Wichita, KS | 95.9 mi | $742 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Hutchinson, KS | 100.3 mi | $680 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Derby, KS | 100.8 mi | $780 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Lawrence, KS | 103.7 mi | $893 | +$143 (+19%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 126.5 mi | $872 | +$122 (+16%) |
| Leavenworth, KS | 126.5 mi | $890 | +$140 (+19%) |
Studio rent in Junction City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Junction City?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Junction City, Kansas is $750 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $1,261.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Junction City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,000 ($2,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Junction City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Junction City's studio median of $750 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Junction City rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Junction City ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Junction City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Emporia ($600), Newton ($640), Wichita ($742).