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Leavenworth

Pop. 37,195·18th most expensive in Kansas·Leavenworth rents are up 6.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,269/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
-$696
Falling (Monthly)
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Leavenworth · $1,269
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Leavenworth's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,269/mo
Expected by trend
$1,298/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,140/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,228/yr
At $1,269/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Leavenworth, KS is roughly split between renters and owners, 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,195
Median income
$72,987
Median age
35.9
Renters
47.9%
Age distribution
23.1%
24.7%
27.4%
13.1%
Under 1823.1%
18–3424.7%
35–5427.4%
55–6411.8%
65+13.1%
Gender
55.7%
44.3%
Male55.7%
Female44.3%
Race & ethnicity
73.1%
White73.1%
Black11.9%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian2.3%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
28.2%
30.7%
32.6%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+32.6%
Housing tenure
52.1%
47.9%
Owner52.1%
Renter47.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Leavenworth, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$943 → $1,269
up 34.6%
Income
$63,260 → $72,987
up 15.4%
Population
37,216 → 37,195
down 0.1%
Renter share
51.1% → 47.9%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.3% → 32.6%
-0.7 pts
Median age
36.9 → 35.9
-1.0 yrs

Rent in Leavenworth, KS has increased 34.6% since 2021, going from about $943 per month to roughly $1,269 today. Census figures show median household income at $72,987 today, compared with $63,260 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 47.9% of households rent today, against 51.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Leavenworth rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Leavenworth. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Leavenworth, KS

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Leavenworth is $1,269/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $990/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,490/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($72,987/yr), Leavenworth ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Leavenworth an affordable city for renters?

Leavenworth is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,269/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($72,987/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Leavenworth falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Leavenworth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,269/mo in Leavenworth. The local median household income is $72,987/yr, meaning the typical Leavenworth household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Leavenworth?

Rent in Leavenworth has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Leavenworth rent compare to other cities in Kansas?

Leavenworth is one of the more affordable cities in Kansas for rent, ranking #18 out of 25 tracked cities at $1,269/mo.

What percentage of Leavenworth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.9% of Leavenworth households are renters, while 52.1% are owner-occupied. Leavenworth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Leavenworth rent compare to the national average?

Leavenworth's median rent of $1,269/mo is $696 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Kansas, it ranks #18 out of 25 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,269/mo, rent takes ~21% of Leavenworth's median household income ($72,987/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Leavenworth 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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