Studio Apartment Rent in Pittsburg, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pittsburg, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $931 and +47% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pittsburg
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 Pittsburg
Compare Pittsburg'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 (this page) | $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 | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Pittsburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pittsburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City, MO | 21.7 mi | $880 | +$190 (+28%) |
| Joplin, MO | 26.8 mi | $835 | +$145 (+21%) |
| Bella Vista, AR | 71 mi | $965 | +$275 (+40%) |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 76.3 mi | $1,280 | +$590 (+86%) |
| Centerton, AR | 76.4 mi | $1,070 | +$380 (+55%) |
| Bentonville, AR | 78.8 mi | $970 | +$280 (+41%) |
| Republic, MO | 84.9 mi | $910 | +$220 (+32%) |
| Pryor, OK | 85.8 mi | $760 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 86.3 mi | $790 | +$100 (+14%) |
| Rogers, AR | 87.3 mi | $885 | +$195 (+28%) |
| Claremore, OK | 91.9 mi | $880 | +$190 (+28%) |
| Bolivar, MO | 92.2 mi | $690 | — |
Studio rent in Pittsburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pittsburg?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pittsburg, Kansas is $690 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $931.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pittsburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $27,600 ($2,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pittsburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pittsburg's studio median of $690 is +47% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 2th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pittsburg rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Pittsburg ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pittsburg?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Pittsburg.