Rent in Emporia, KS
A 2-bedroom in Emporia, KS (ZIP 66801) typically rents for about $841 a month, with a range of $841–$961. Owner-occupied homes in Lyon County pay about 1.55% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $708 | $701–$708 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $642 | $642–$747 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $841 | $841–$961 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,012 | $1,012–$1,250 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,226 | $1,226–$1,554 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Emporia ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Emporia, KS?
- About $841 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $841–$961. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Emporia, KS?
- About $642 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $642–$747. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Emporia, KS?
- About $1,012 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,012–$1,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Emporia, KS?
- About $708 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $701–$708. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Emporia, KS?
- About $1,226 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,226–$1,554. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Emporia, KS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lyon County pay a typical 1.55% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Emporia rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).