{"id":85633,"date":"2025-04-23T14:33:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T21:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=85633"},"modified":"2025-04-23T14:33:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T21:33:55","slug":"affordable-places-to-live-in-kansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-places-to-live-in-kansas\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Most Affordable Places to Live in Kansas in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kansas has plenty to offer its residents \u2013 from the beautiful prairies and expansive fields, to the state\u2019s rich history and warm hospitality. If you\u2019re considering living somewhere in Kansas then chances are you also have a budget you\u2019re hoping to stay under in your home or apartment search. As of April, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/state\/Oklahoma\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">median home sale price in Kansas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $278,600.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that number is out of your budget, don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve got options to help you find a home. Redfin has collected a list of 5 of the most affordable places to live in Kansas \u2013 and they all have a median home sale price under $278,600. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18143\/KS\/Topeka\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topeka<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19878\/KS\/Wichita\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wichita<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, find out which cities made the list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/topeka-ks.jpg\" alt=\"capitol building in topeka kansas\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/topeka-ks.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/topeka-ks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/topeka-ks-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/topeka-ks-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/topeka-ks-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/topeka-ks-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/topeka-ks-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Topeka<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$160,995<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $108 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$890 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$49,647 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kansas City (60 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18143\/KS\/Topeka\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topeka, KS homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Kansas\/Topeka\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topeka, KS apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $160,995, Topeka comes in at number one on our list of most affordable places to live in Kansas. There are about 126,600 residents living in this mid-sized city. Living in Topeka, you can visit the Kansas State Capitol, discover the local history at Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site and Botanical Garden, explore the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combatairmuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combat Air Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and stroll through the Topeka Zoo where you can enjoy nature and see the animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Salina<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$161,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $104 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$56,945<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wichita (90 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16096\/KS\/Salina\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salina, KS homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Kansas\/Salina\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salina, KS apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second city to make our list is Salina, home to about 45,800. The home prices in Salina are about 115K less than the state\u2019s average, making it an awesome affordable option. Salina is located in the heart of Kansas, where you\u2019ll find picturesque views of the plains region. The city\u2019s charming downtown has several landmarks, including restaurants like The Cozy Inn and Martinelli&#8217;s Little Italy, museums like The Garage Automotive Museum, and venues like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/salinatheatre.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theatre Salina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can find plenty of parks in the area like Indian Rock Park, which has trails and scenic views of the Smoky Hill River.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WichitaGettyImages-184145878.jpg\" alt=\"wichita kansas downtown at night_Getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WichitaGettyImages-184145878.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WichitaGettyImages-184145878-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WichitaGettyImages-184145878-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WichitaGettyImages-184145878-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WichitaGettyImages-184145878-231x150.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WichitaGettyImages-184145878-970x630.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WichitaGettyImages-184145878-462x300.jpg 462w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Wichita<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$223,500<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $121 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $964 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$53,466 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topeka (140 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19878\/KS\/Wichita\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wichita, KS homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Kansas\/Wichita\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wichita, KS apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The median home sale price for our third city, Wichita, is $223,500 which is about $50K less than the median home sale price in Kansas. There are about 397,500 residents in the city, making it the largest city in the state. Make sure to visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scz.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedgwick County Zoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, explore Botanica, the Wichita Gardens, discover the exhibits at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/worldtreasures.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museum of World Treasures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and enjoy a show or performance at the Orpheum Theatre.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Kansas City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$225,000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $150 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$950 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Median household income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $46,424 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kansas City, MO (4 miles)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/35754\/KS\/Kansas-City\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kansas City, KS homes for sale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Kansas\/Kansas-City\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kansas City, KS apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the fourth spot on our list of affordable cities to live in Kansas is Kansas City. When living in this city of 156,600 people, you can visit the Kansas Speedway, shop at the Legends Outlets Kansas City, and enjoy a game or event at Children\u2019s Mercy Park. You can also take a short drive over to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/35751\/MO\/Kansas-City\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kansas City, MO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you\u2019ll find plenty to do and see as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Manhattan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$277,500<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$121\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$985\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Median household income: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$46,424\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Nearest major metro:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kansas City, MO (4 miles)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11275\/KS\/Manhattan\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manhattan, KS homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments\/Kansas\/Manhattan\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manhattan, KS apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly more expensive than Kansas City is the city of Manhattan, the final city on our list. Home to 53,700 residents, Manhattan is a great alternative to Kansas City if you\u2019re looking to be close by. There are several top attractions you may want to check out in Manhattan. Make sure to see the animals at the Sunset Zoo or check out the Flint Hills Discovery Center. You can also visit the charming downtown area or stroll along the Kansas River.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Methodology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All cities must have over 40,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in Kansas. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during April 2025. Average rental data from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the most affordable places to live in Kansas. 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