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Living in Kansas City

Kansas City offers Midwestern hospitality paired with urban sophistication. Renters can explore vibrant neighborhoods like Crossroads Arts District or Westport for trendy apartments near art galleries and nightlife. Families often settle in areas like Brookside or Prairie Village for their charming homes and community feel. Known as the “City of Fountains,” Kansas City provides plenty of green spaces alongside a growing job market in tech, healthcare, and manufacturing industries.
Life in Kansas City
Average rental prices
Studio
$1,174
1 bed
$1,336
2 beds
$1,678
3+ beds
$1,953
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Families seeking affordability with green spaces
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Rental pricing trends in Kansas City

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Kansas City is $1,336, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,678.

Rent rates updated 3 days ago. Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List.

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Top neighborhoods

Ivanhoe Southeast
What it’s like to live in Ivanhoe Southeast
Evolving opportunity defines Ivanhoe Southeast, where this eastern Kansas City neighborhood continues developing with new investment and revitalization efforts. Rental homes typically include more yard space and square footage than similarly priced options in trendier districts. While the neighborhood provides good access to both downtown employment and the developing Prospect Avenue corridor, some blocks remain in various stages of transition requiring local knowledge. Well-suited for urban pioneers who recognize neighborhoods on an upward trajectory before prices reflect the coming changes.
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Coves North
What it’s like to live in Coves North
Lakefront living defines Coves North, where this northern Kansas City community surrounds artificial lakes creating unexpected water features unusual within typically landlocked Midwestern landscapes. The district features contemporary construction with amenities including walking trails, fishing areas, and recreation facilities unusual at this price point outside premium vacation destinations. For value-conscious renters seeking resort environments without premium pricing, Coves North offers Kansas City's compelling combination of water proximity, newer construction addressing practical Midwestern seasonal considerations through energy-efficient systems, and strategic positioning creating reasonable commutes to various employment centers without excessive travel times increasingly important as Kansas City's continued growth affects traffic patterns throughout the metropolitan area creating practical considerations beyond purely aesthetic housing attributes affecting comprehensive quality-of-life calculations.
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Families
Retirees
Professionals
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Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
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Mixed-Use & Commercial
Waldo
What it’s like to live in Waldo
Neighborhood charm defines Waldo, where this established Kansas City district centers around the walkable 75th Street shopping corridor. Rental options include classic Kansas City bungalows and smaller apartment buildings with more character than newer suburban alternatives. The area offers excellent access to both Trolley Track Trail recreation and the Country Club Plaza, creating an ideal balance between practical amenities and residential character at more moderate rates than comparable properties in Brookside or Prairie Village.
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Renting in Kansas City: Tips and local insights

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Renter Satisfaction

Apartment List has released Kansas City’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.

"Kansas City renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, ratings varied greatly across different categories, indicating that even though renters love Kansas City, some aspects can be better."

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Taxes30%
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