December 2025 Pricing Trends: Kansas City vs. National Comparisons
Kansas City Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities
Rent growth in Kansas City over the past year has been
declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along
with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Kansas City average rent prices appear to be
relatively affordable for local residents.
The price for a Kansas City one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.
For more information about Kansas City and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.