Kansas City, MO Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,444
1-year change
+4.1%
$57/mo
5-year change
+30.6%
$338/mo
10-year change
+68.3%
$586/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Kansas City

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$819/mo0.0%
2016$852/mo+4.0%+4.0%
2017$896/mo+5.2%+9.4%
2018$931/mo+3.9%+13.7%
2019$973/mo+4.5%+18.8%
2020$1,017/mo+4.5%+24.2%
2021$1,088/mo+7.0%+32.8%
2022$1,194/mo+9.7%+45.8%
2023$1,273/mo+6.6%+55.4%
2024$1,332/mo+4.6%+62.6%
2025$1,384/mo+3.9%+69.0%
2026$1,442/mo+4.2%+76.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Kansas City changed since 2015?

Median rent in Kansas City, MO was $808 in 2015-01 and is $1,444 as of 2026-06 — a change of $636 per month over 11 years.

How much has Kansas City rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Kansas City, MO has changed +30.6% ($338 per month). The current median is $1,444.

What has rent in Kansas City done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Kansas City, MO has changed +68.3% ($586 per month). It is now $1,444.

Is rent in Kansas City going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Kansas City, MO has increased +4.1% ($57/mo). Current median: $1,444.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.