Studio Apartment Rent in Kansas City, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kansas City, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,319 and +20% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $600 |
| 2 | Newton | $640 |
| 3 | Hutchinson | $680 |
| 4 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 5 | Wichita | $742 |
| 6 | Junction City | $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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kansas City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission, KS | 6.7 mi | $1,050 | +$17 (+2%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 7 mi | $1,113 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Riverside, MO | 7.2 mi | $890 | $-143 (-14%) |
| Parkville, MO | 7.6 mi | $1,110 | +$77 (+7%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 9.8 mi | $1,550 | +$517 (+50%) |
| North Kansas City, MO | 10.1 mi | $1,008 | $-25 (-2%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 10.5 mi | $1,113 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 11.7 mi | $1,373 | +$340 (+33%) |
| Gladstone, MO | 12.2 mi | $1,050 | +$17 (+2%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 12.7 mi | $1,339 | +$306 (+30%) |
| Leawood, KS | 13.8 mi | $1,397 | +$364 (+35%) |
| Olathe, KS | 18.6 mi | $1,090 | +$57 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Kansas City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kansas City?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kansas City, Kansas is $1,033 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,319.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kansas City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,320 ($3,443/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kansas City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kansas City's studio median of $1,033 is +20% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 30th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kansas City rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Kansas City ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kansas City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Riverside ($890), North Kansas City ($1,008).