Average rent in Kansas
As of September 2026, the typical rent across Kansas's 10 metro areas is $1,237 per month (+4.3% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Oct 24 – Nov 26
Kansas observed rentSame month last yearForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $1,563 | +4.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Manhattan, KS | $1,262 | +3.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Topeka, KS | $1,250 | +4.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Wichita, KS | $1,206 | +4.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Salina, KS | $1,066 | +4.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Pittsburg, KS | $904 | +4.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Hutchinson, KS | $827 | +4.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Coffeyville, KS | $813 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Great Bend, KS | $798 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Emporia, KS | $718 | -1.8% | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Kansas metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.