Rental Property Investing in Kansas City, MO

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The numbers

Median sale price

$115,000

Median monthly rent

$1,279

Rent / price

1.11%

Estimated cap rate

9.5%

Estimated monthly cash flow

$298

Estimated cash-on-cash

13.5%

Sale prices

flat

Rents

flat

County population change (5 yrs)

3.4%

County unemployment

4.2%

Measured in ZIP 64130 on 2026-10-19. That’s one established investor neighborhood, not the whole city. The cash flow and cash-on-cash figures run the median price and rent through the calculator’s defaults (20% down, 7% interest, 30-year loan, a flat 1.1% property tax rate, standard vacancy, repairs and management), so they describe a typical house in that zip.

What to know about Kansas City

Kansas City sits on the Missouri and Kansas line, and the two sides have different tax and landlord-tenant rules. This page measures the Missouri side. Missouri doesn't require a notice before a landlord files for unpaid rent, which keeps eviction timelines short.

Healthcare, logistics and a growing tech presence support rental demand. Older housing in the core means the same inspection homework as the other Midwest markets.

Landlord and tenant rules in Missouri

• Overall: balanced
• Security deposit limit: 2 months' rent
• Rent control: no statewide rent control
• Notice for unpaid rent: No statutory notice required before filing for nonpayment

General information only, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant law changes and varies by city/county within a state. Verify current rules with a local attorney or your state's housing authority before relying on this. More on this in tenant-friendly vs landlord-friendly states.

Check a real deal in Kansas City

Market medians point you at a city. Whether one house works depends on its own price, rent and repair needs, so paste them into the calculator, or read how cash-on-cash return and a good cap rate are worked out. If you’re buying from far away, the out-of-state guide covers property managers and remote closings.

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