Rental numbers for Kansas
1 of 89 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 5.9%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 5.9%
- 89 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $250,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,359/mo
- median across 89 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Montgomery County | $103,000 | $808 | 9.4% | 3.5% | -$255 | n/a |
| Cowley County | $128,000 | $908 | 8.5% | 3.2% | -$353 | n/a |
| Crawford County | $141,000 | $890 | 7.5% | 3.1% | -$401 | +5.7% |
| Wyandotte County | $211,000 | $1,324 | 7.5% | 3.1% | -$588 | +5.2% |
| Shawnee County | $208,000 | $1,287 | 7.4% | 3.0% | -$605 | +5.0% |
| Geary County | $212,000 | $1,185 | 6.7% | 2.4% | -$709 | +1.8% |
| Harvey County | $194,000 | $1,058 | 6.6% | 2.1% | -$699 | +8.1% |
| Sedgwick County | $226,000 | $1,213 | 6.5% | 2.5% | -$745 | +4.0% |
| Saline County | $183,000 | $982 | 6.4% | 2.2% | -$655 | +5.4% |
| McPherson County | $225,000 | $1,179 | 6.3% | 2.2% | -$798 | n/a |
| Reno County | $156,000 | $812 | 6.2% | 1.5% | -$649 | +4.5% |
| Butler County | $252,000 | $1,270 | 6.0% | 2.0% | -$937 | +4.6% |
| Miami County | $379,000 | $1,850 | 5.9% | 2.3% | -$1,314 | n/a |
| Riley County | $279,000 | $1,335 | 5.7% | 1.8% | -$1,084 | +4.3% |
| Finney County | $234,000 | $1,035 | 5.3% | 1.3% | -$1,005 | n/a |
| Douglas County | $338,000 | $1,468 | 5.2% | 1.7% | -$1,335 | +5.8% |
| Lyon County | $194,000 | $784 | 4.9% | 0.6% | -$947 | +2.1% |
| Johnson County | $461,000 | $1,755 | 4.6% | 1.4% | -$1,945 | +2.4% |
| Leavenworth County | $349,000 | $1,262 | 4.3% | 1.0% | -$1,595 | +2.9% |
| Allen County | $118,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Anderson County | $197,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Atchison County | $190,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Barber County | $94,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Barton County | $123,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bourbon County | $141,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Brown County | $162,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chase County | $172,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chautauqua County | $91,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cherokee County | $131,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cheyenne County | $177,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clark County | $91,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clay County | $173,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cloud County | $123,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Coffey County | $194,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Comanche County | $93,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Decatur County | $113,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dickinson County | $170,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Doniphan County | $180,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Edwards County | $87,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Elk County | $107,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ellis County | $246,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ellsworth County | $152,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ford County | $208,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Franklin County | $264,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gove County | $153,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Graham County | $114,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Grant County | $159,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gray County | $248,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Greeley County | $149,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Greenwood County | $107,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hamilton County | $150,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Harper County | $98,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Haskell County | $177,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hodgeman County | $162,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jackson County | $259,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jefferson County | $295,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jewell County | $123,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kearny County | $196,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kingman County | $176,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kiowa County | $158,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Labette County | $99,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lane County | $115,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln County | $135,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Linn County | $181,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Logan County | $156,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marion County | $144,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marshall County | $166,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Meade County | $128,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mitchell County | $143,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Morris County | $201,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Morton County | $105,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nemaha County | $248,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Neosho County | $114,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ness County | $108,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Norton County | $122,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Osage County | $212,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Osborne County | $99,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ottawa County | $181,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pawnee County | $114,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phillips County | $127,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pottawatomie County | $330,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pratt County | $131,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rawlins County | $134,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Republic County | $116,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rice County | $122,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rooks County | $125,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rush County | $96,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Russell County | $121,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Scott County | $190,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Seward County | $147,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sheridan County | $233,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sherman County | $152,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Smith County | $123,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stafford County | $108,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stanton County | $152,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stevens County | $171,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sumner County | $151,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Thomas County | $180,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Trego County | $145,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wabaunsee County | $256,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wallace County | $142,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Washington County | $160,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wichita County | $166,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wilson County | $108,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Woodson County | $114,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in Kansas
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66607Topeka | $76,000 | $1,300 | 20.6% | +$391 |
| 67337Coffeyville | $88,000 | $865 | 11.7% | -$103 |
| 66101Kansas City | $130,000 | $1,246 | 11.5% | -$29 |
| 67214Wichita | $91,000 | $870 | 11.4% | -$55 |
| 67005Arkansas City | $103,000 | $890 | 10.3% | -$186 |
| 66609Topeka | $247,000 | $2,031 | 9.9% | -$337 |
| 67213Wichita | $120,000 | $973 | 9.7% | -$187 |
| 67211Wichita | $121,000 | $968 | 9.6% | -$189 |
| 67216Wichita | $137,000 | $1,073 | 9.4% | -$229 |
| 66606Topeka | $139,000 | $1,074 | 9.3% | -$258 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +3.8%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Typical value (Zillow ZHVI)Indexed to 100 at Aug 2021
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $191,611 |
| Aug 2022 | $214,861 |
| Aug 2023 | $223,730 |
| Aug 2024 | $234,622 |
| Aug 2025 | $240,383 |
| Aug 2026 | $249,603 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 1.29%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $2,080/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $1,733 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 10.4
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $268,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is Kansas good for rental property?
- 1 of 89 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 5.9%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in Kansas?
- About 1.29% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in Kansas?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in Kansas was $1,733. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $2,080 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.