Studio Apartment Rent in Mission, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Mission, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,709 and +19% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Mission
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 Mission
Compare Mission'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 | $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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Mission.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Mission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Village, KS | 3.3 mi | $1,550 | +$500 (+48%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 6.7 mi | $1,033 | $-17 (-2%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 6.7 mi | $1,339 | +$289 (+28%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 6.9 mi | $1,113 | +$63 (+6%) |
| Leawood, KS | 7 mi | $1,397 | +$347 (+33%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 9.1 mi | $1,113 | +$63 (+6%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 9.9 mi | $1,373 | +$323 (+31%) |
| North Kansas City, MO | 10.6 mi | $1,008 | $-42 (-4%) |
| Riverside, MO | 10.6 mi | $890 | $-160 (-15%) |
| Parkville, MO | 14 mi | $1,110 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Grandview, MO | 14.1 mi | $890 | $-160 (-15%) |
| Raytown, MO | 14.4 mi | $970 | $-80 (-8%) |
Studio rent in Mission — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Mission?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Mission, Kansas is $1,050 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,709.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Mission?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,000 ($3,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mission expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Mission's studio median of $1,050 is +19% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mission rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Mission ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Mission?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kansas City ($1,033), North Kansas City ($1,008), Riverside ($890).