1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kansas City, KS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,319 and +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kansas 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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kansas City
Compare Kansas City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Kansas City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission, KS | 6.7 mi | $1,160 | +$22 (+2%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 7 mi | $1,220 | +$82 (+7%) |
| Riverside, MO | 7.2 mi | $990 | $-148 (-13%) |
| Parkville, MO | 7.6 mi | $1,220 | +$82 (+7%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 9.8 mi | $1,710 | +$572 (+50%) |
| North Kansas City, MO | 10.1 mi | $993 | $-145 (-13%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 10.5 mi | $1,226 | +$88 (+8%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 11.7 mi | $1,510 | +$372 (+33%) |
| Gladstone, MO | 12.2 mi | $1,150 | +$12 (+1%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 12.7 mi | $1,474 | +$336 (+30%) |
| Leawood, KS | 13.8 mi | $1,543 | +$405 (+36%) |
| Olathe, KS | 18.6 mi | $1,205 | +$67 (+6%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kansas City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kansas City, Kansas is $1,138 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,319.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kansas City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,520 ($3,793/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kansas City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kansas City's 1-bedroom median of $1,138 is +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kansas City rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with 1-bedroom data, Kansas City ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kansas City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Riverside ($990), North Kansas City ($993).