Studio Apartment Rent in Lees Summit, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lees Summit, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,632 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lees Summit
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.
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Compare Lees Summit's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirksville | $610 |
| 2 | Jefferson City | $660 |
| 3 | Rolla | $680 |
| 4 | Bolivar | $690 |
| 5 | Columbia | $697 |
| 6 | Sedalia | $700 |
| 7 | Fulton | $730 |
| 8 | Cape Girardeau | $750 |
| 9 | Waynesville | $750 |
| 10 | Saint Robert | $760 |
| 11 | Knob Noster | $780 |
| 12 | Branson | $790 |
| 13 | Springfield | $793 |
| 14 | Joplin | $835 |
| 15 | Jennings | $840 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton | $1,360 |
| 2 | Brentwood | $1,300 |
| 3 | Creve Coeur | $1,280 |
| 4 | Chesterfield | $1,280 |
| 5 | Ballwin | $1,275 |
| 6 | Raymore | $1,230 |
| 7 | Lake Saint Louis | $1,230 |
| 8 | Lees Summit (this page) | $1,224 |
| 9 | Grain Valley | $1,170 |
| 10 | Belton | $1,160 |
| 11 | Kirkwood | $1,140 |
| 12 | O Fallon | $1,135 |
| 13 | Olivette | $1,130 |
| 14 | Saint Charles | $1,123 |
| 15 | Mehlville | $1,122 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lees Summit.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lees Summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs, MO | 8.5 mi | $1,075 | $-149 (-12%) |
| Raytown, MO | 9.2 mi | $970 | $-254 (-21%) |
| Raymore, MO | 10 mi | $1,230 | +$6 (0%) |
| Grain Valley, MO | 11.7 mi | $1,170 | $-54 (-4%) |
| Grandview, MO | 11.7 mi | $890 | $-334 (-27%) |
| Pleasant Hill, MO | 12.1 mi | $1,000 | $-224 (-18%) |
| Independence, MO | 12.6 mi | $975 | $-249 (-20%) |
| Belton, MO | 15.4 mi | $1,160 | $-64 (-5%) |
| Leawood, KS | 19 mi | $1,397 | +$173 (+14%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 19.5 mi | $1,113 | $-111 (-9%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 19.7 mi | $1,550 | +$326 (+27%) |
| North Kansas City, MO | 21.9 mi | $1,008 | $-216 (-18%) |
Studio rent in Lees Summit — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lees Summit?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lees Summit, Missouri is $1,224 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,632.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lees Summit?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,960 ($4,080/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lees Summit expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lees Summit's studio median of $1,224 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lees Summit rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Lees Summit ranks #62 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lees Summit?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Blue Springs ($1,075), Raytown ($970), Grain Valley ($1,170).