Studio Apartment Rent in Salina, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Salina, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,026 and +42% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Salina
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 Salina
Compare Salina'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 (this page) | $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
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Salina.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Salina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson, KS | 57 mi | $680 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Newton, KS | 57.9 mi | $640 | $-110 (-15%) |
| Junction City, KS | 59.6 mi | $750 | — |
| Park City, KS | 76.7 mi | $760 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Manhattan, KS | 76.8 mi | $870 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Wichita, KS | 81.9 mi | $742 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Derby, KS | 92 mi | $780 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Emporia, KS | 103.2 mi | $600 | $-150 (-20%) |
| Topeka, KS | 133.7 mi | $828 | +$78 (+10%) |
| Lincoln, NE | 152 mi | $872 | +$122 (+16%) |
| Lawrence, KS | 162.7 mi | $893 | +$143 (+19%) |
| Kearney, NE | 164.8 mi | $655 | $-95 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Salina — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Salina?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Salina, Kansas is $750 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,026.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Salina?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,000 ($2,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Salina expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Salina's studio median of $750 is +42% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Salina rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Salina ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Salina?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hutchinson ($680), Newton ($640), Wichita ($742).