Renting in the Kansas City area
Rental resources: landlords, property managers & help
Rentals move fast and plenty never hit the MLS. Here are the local and national rental companies that manage homes around Kansas City, Johnson County, Lawrence and Topeka, plus where to go for rental assistance and tenant rights.
Local rental and property management companies
Kansas City-based companies that lease single-family homes, townhomes and duplexes.
Rental Home KC
Olathe · Johnson County homes
Leases and manages single-family homes, mostly in Johnson County. Run by longtime Kansas City agent Betty Simmons.
Visit Rental Home KC →Archway Properties KC
Kansas City · Rentals portal
Lists its current rentals and takes applications through an online resident portal.
See Archway rentals →Archway Homes KC
Kansas City · Rent-to-own
Offers homes for rent, including rent-to-own and lease options for people working toward buying.
Visit Archway Homes →National single-family rental companies in Kansas City
Large operators that own and lease homes across the metro. Most offer self-guided tours and online applications.
Main Street Renewal
Kansas City market
Leases renovated single-family homes across the Kansas City area.
See Main Street Renewal homes →FirstKey Homes
Kansas City area
Leases single-family homes in markets across the U.S.; search Kansas City-area homes on its site.
Search FirstKey Homes →Rental assistance and tenant rights
Official programs and guides, straight from the source.
Johnson County Housing Authority
Housing Choice Vouchers
Runs the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for Johnson County, Kansas.
Johnson County Housing Authority →Johnson County Rental Assistance
Emergency help
Johnson County Human Services lists rental assistance options for residents facing a short-term hardship.
See rental assistance →Fair housing
Your rights
Everyone has the right to rent free from discrimination. HUD explains the Fair Housing Act and how to file a complaint.
HUD Fair Housing →Before you sign a lease
- Tour it in person (or by live video).Rental scams copy real listing photos. Never wire a deposit for a home you haven’t seen.
- Check HOA rules.Some HOAs limit pets, parking or short-term rentals. Check the rules here.
- Read the move-in checklist.Photograph every room on day one so your deposit comes back.
- Thinking about buying instead?Rent and a mortgage payment are sometimes closer than people expect. See how buying works.
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