← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Kansas City, MO, over the past three years
Rent in Kansas City, MO
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,428
1-year change
+4.3%
3-year change
+12.8%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.6%
Rents in Kansas City rose +4.3%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Kansas City, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,428 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,425 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,416 |
| May 2026 | $1,411 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,403 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,396 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,391 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,383 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,375 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,368 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,365 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,367 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,369 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,365 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,363 |
| May 2025 | $1,359 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,359 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,351 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,338 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,326 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,316 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,316 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,317 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,318 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,318 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,318 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,313 |
| May 2024 | $1,306 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,293 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,287 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,284 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,280 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,277 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,265 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,263 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,259 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,266 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,140 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,100 |
City typical rent × MO bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 64101 | $1,215 | – |
| 64102 | $1,418 | – |
| 64105 | $1,452 | +1.2% |
| 64106 | $1,798 | +5.8% |
| 64108 | $1,611 | +5.0% |
| 64109 | $1,222 | +5.2% |
| 64110 | $1,471 | +3.5% |
| 64111 | $1,300 | +3.0% |
| 64112 | $1,438 | +1.1% |
| 64113 | $2,158 | – |
| 64114 | $1,473 | +1.3% |
| 64116 | $1,481 | +3.3% |
| 64117 | $1,241 | +1.5% |
| 64119 | $1,689 | +5.9% |
| 64120 | $1,561 | – |
| 64123 | $1,359 | – |
| 64124 | $1,208 | +7.1% |
| 64127 | $1,350 | +14.9% |
| 64128 | $1,283 | +6.1% |
| 64129 | $1,171 | – |
| 64130 | $1,344 | +10.6% |
| 64131 | $1,152 | +3.3% |
| 64132 | $1,265 | +7.4% |
| 64134 | $1,481 | +5.9% |
| 64137 | $1,775 | +8.8% |
| 64151 | $1,526 | +6.6% |
| 64153 | $1,548 | – |
| 64154 | $1,582 | −0.6% |
| 64155 | $1,829 | +7.1% |
| 64156 | $2,034 | – |
| 64157 | $2,418 | +7.8% |
| 64158 | $1,487 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Kansas City
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Kansas City, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.6% to +14.9%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.