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Mission

Pop. 9,915·10th most expensive in Kansas·Mission rents are up 19.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,634/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.1%
Month-over-Month
-4.4%
vs US Median
-$328
Falling (Monthly)
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Mission · $1,634
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,634/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$75,534/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mission's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$2,040
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,320/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,634 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,608/yr
At $1,634/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.1% YoY, -4.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mission, KS is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,915
Median income
$75,534
Median age
34.8
Renters
55.1%
Age distribution
12.5%
38%
20.3%
19.3%
Under 1812.5%
18–3438%
35–5420.3%
55–649.9%
65+19.3%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
83.9%
White83.9%
Black3.5%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian4.3%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
18%
28.2%
52.3%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma18%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+52.3%
Housing tenure
44.9%
55.1%
Owner44.9%
Renter55.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Mission, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,859 → $75,534
up 9.7%
Population
9,884 → 9,915
up 0.3%
Renter share
51.9% → 55.1%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
56.2% → 52.3%
-3.9 pts
Median age
34.2 → 34.8
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,859 in 2021 to $75,534 more recently. About 55.1% of households rent today, against 51.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 56.2% to 52.3%.

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Mission rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Mission is $1,634/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,050/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,320/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,160/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,720/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($75,534/yr), Mission ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mission an affordable city for renters?

Mission is considered affordable for renters. At $1,634/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($75,534/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mission falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mission?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,634/mo in Mission. The local median household income is $75,534/yr, meaning the typical Mission household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mission?

Rent in Mission has increased 19.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Mission rent compare to other cities in Kansas?

Mission is middle-of-the-pack for Kansas for rent, ranking #10 out of 26 tracked cities at $1,634/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mission?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mission ($1,634/mo): Kansas City ($1,346/mo), Shawnee ($1,577/mo).

What percentage of Mission residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.1% of Mission households are renters, while 44.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Mission has a strong rental market.

How does Mission rent compare to the national average?

Mission's median rent of $1,634/mo is $328 (17%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Kansas, it ranks #10 out of 26 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,634/mo, rent takes ~26% of Mission's median household income ($75,534/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mission 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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