Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Kansas
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Kansas is Hutchinson, where the median 1-bedroom asks $655/month, 6% below the statewide median of about $695. The most expensive is Lawrence at $950/month.
Across the 7 Kansas cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $655 in Hutchinson to $950 in Lawrence, a gap of $295 a month. 1 of 7 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $695. The largest rental market, Wichita (1,827 listings), has a median of $695, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Kansas
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hutchinson | $655 | $825 | 143 | -6% |
| 2 | Wichita | $695 | $925 | 1,827 | 0% |
| 3 | Topeka | $700 | $922 | 564 | +1% |
| 4 | Manhattan | $750 | $900 | 331 | +8% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Kansas
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence | $950 | $1,105 | 570 | +37% |
| 2 | Leavenworth | $900 | $1,050 | 112 | +29% |
| 3 | Kansas City | $800 | $1,200 | 404 | +15% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Kansas?
- As of October 17, 2026, Hutchinson has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Kansas cities we rank, at $655/month. Next are Wichita ($695) and Topeka ($700).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Kansas?
- As of October 17, 2026, Lawrence has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Kansas cities we rank, at $950/month, 37% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Kansas?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $695/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate