salaryRent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes. Most homes (81.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,120 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kansas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Kansas. It is number 60 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bel Aire?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bel Aire
| Size | Bel Aire | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,935 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,009 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bel Aire overall?
Everyday prices in Kansas overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bel Aire, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bel Aire
Life in Bel Aire
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bel Aire?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $1 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $238,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bel Aire, KS?
Renting in Bel Aire costs a median of about $1,653 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Bel Aire?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,120 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bel Aire cheap or expensive?
Bel Aire is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $105,472. It ranks 60th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bel Aire?
The median homeowner in Bel Aire pays $3,213 a year in property taxes, about 1.35% of the median home value.
Is Bel Aire more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kansas are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bel Aire?
The median home value in Bel Aire is $238,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
9,043 people live in Bel Aire. Numbers are typical (middle) values.