Median rents, rental comps, and market trends across 7 zip codes in Kansas City, MO.
Great rent-to-price ratios and a rental market that literally spans two states. Missouri side, Kansas side — different landlord-tenant laws, different tax structures, same metro. Pick your side carefully.
Median Asking Rent
$1,246
Rent Change (YoY)
-3.7%
Avg Days on Market
40
Active Rental Listings
875
Median List Price
$248,900
Average across 7 zip codes
ZIP | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 64108 | $1,495/mo |
| 64106 | $1,380/mo |
| 64105 | $1,365/mo |
| 64112 | $1,295/mo |
| 64111 | $1,195/mo |
| 64110 | $1,155/mo |
| 64109 | $1,075/mo |
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| Unit Size | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $950/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,287/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,395/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,985/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,096/mo |
Aggregated median across all Kansas City zip codes with available data.
| ZIP | Median List Price |
|---|---|
| 64113 | $540,000 |
| 64112 | $385,000 |
| 64108 | $349,000 |
| 64106 | $257,900 |
| 64110 | $239,900 |
| 64111 | $239,000 |
| 64109 | $225,000 |
| 64105 | $199,900 |
| Unit Size | Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,500/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,640/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,860/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,420/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,880/mo |
Fair Market Rents are published annually by HUD for the Kansas City metropolitan area. Local housing authorities use these to set Section 8 voucher payment standards, typically between 90% and 110% of the FMR.
The median asking rent across Kansas City, MO is currently $1,246/month, based on active rental listings across 7 zip codes. Median asking rents have decreased by -3.7% over the past 12 months.
Asking rents vary significantly across the city. ZIP 64108 has the highest median asking rent at $1,495/month, while ZIP 64109 comes in at $1,075/month.
Rental listings in the area spend an average of 40 days on market before being leased, suggesting a more tenant-friendly market.
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the Kansas City metro area is $1,860/month. Current median asking rents are near or below the FMR for this area.
KC offers some of the best cash flow numbers in the country. Purchase prices are affordable, rents are solid relative to cost, and demand is stable. The unique thing about Kansas City is that it straddles Missouri and Kansas — different tax structures, different landlord-tenant laws, different security deposit rules depending on which side of State Line Road you're on. Downtown, the Country Club Plaza, and Westport get the highest rents. East side and Independence are more affordable. The economy is diversified — healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and a growing tech scene in the Crossroads. It's a straightforward market where the fundamentals work. Just know which state you're in.
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