Census ACS 2023 · 35 cities
Cities in Kansas With Highest Rent
Rent prices directly impact affordability for the many residents who don't own their homes. In Kansas, Leawood city has the highest median rent at $1,753. Rent varies based on local housing supply, demand, proximity to employment centers, and overall cost of living. For renters evaluating where to live in Kansas, this ranking shows how monthly housing costs compare across the state's 35 major cities.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Rent | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winfield city | $770.00 | $121,200 | $58,140 |
| 2 | Wichita city | $960.00 | $179,500 | $63,072 |
| 3 | Topeka city | $947.00 | $130,600 | $55,902 |
| 4 | Shawnee city | $1,233 | $332,900 | $106,312 |
| 5 | Salina city | $911.00 | $164,500 | $60,624 |
| 6 | Prairie Village city | $1,655 | $402,600 | $107,664 |
| 7 | Pittsburg city | $840.00 | $110,800 | $40,220 |
| 8 | Overland Park city | $1,455 | $384,400 | $103,838 |
| 9 | Ottawa city | $949.00 | $165,700 | $64,655 |
| 10 | Olathe city | $1,314 | $340,600 | $112,232 |
| 11 | Newton city | $903.00 | $151,800 | $67,015 |
| 12 | Merriam city | $1,161 | $242,400 | $71,665 |
| 13 | McPherson city | $898.00 | $204,300 | $77,746 |
| 14 | Manhattan city | $1,019 | $243,700 | $58,441 |
| 15 | Liberal city | $931.00 | $134,500 | $61,875 |
| 16 | Lenexa city | $1,429 | $368,800 | $102,344 |
| 17 | Leawood city | $1,753 | $620,400 | $184,976 |
| 18 | Leavenworth city | $1,135 | $176,000 | $71,239 |
| 19 | Lawrence city | $1,054 | $269,500 | $62,838 |
| 20 | Lansing city | $1,163 | $247,500 | $100,871 |
| 21 | Kansas City city | $1,073 | $147,100 | $59,183 |
| 22 | Junction City city | $1,019 | $162,500 | $60,317 |
| 23 | Hutchinson city | $883.00 | $122,600 | $58,801 |
| 24 | Haysville city | $966.00 | $155,100 | $69,057 |
| 25 | Hays city | $890.00 | $220,100 | $56,861 |
| 26 | Great Bend city | $744.00 | $118,700 | $53,323 |
| 27 | Gardner city | $1,296 | $276,000 | $92,579 |
| 28 | Garden City city | $990.00 | $186,200 | $72,511 |
| 29 | Emporia city | $793.00 | $127,500 | $52,787 |
| 30 | El Dorado city | $877.00 | $113,800 | $54,828 |
| 31 | Dodge City city | $982.00 | $122,800 | $67,958 |
| 32 | Derby city | $1,082 | $221,600 | $82,089 |
| 33 | Atchison city | $736.00 | $130,200 | $54,695 |
| 34 | Arkansas City city | $762.00 | $81,700 | $53,475 |
| 35 | Andover city | $1,481 | $272,600 | $106,676 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leawood city is the #1 ranked city in Kansas by median rent, with a value of $1,753 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Kansas has 35 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Kansas.