Quick answer
A 10×10 in the Kansas City metro averaged about ~$73/mo (Extra Space, Apr 2026) to ~$107/mo (StorageCafe non-climate street rate, Jul 2026), with Independence (~$48–$99) at the low end and Gladstone / Northland (~$109–$131) at the high end. 'Cheapest' listings usually mean a short promo or an outdoor drive-up unit, not climate control.
Last researched · Snapshot from public facility and listing pages — confirm with the facility before you rent.
A 10×10 (100 sq ft) is the default “one-bedroom apartment” ask. Prices swing hard by suburb, climate vs outdoor, and whether you grab an online-only promo or walk-in street rate.
This page is a metro price snapshot (researched 2026-09-08), not a live inventory feed. Aggregator floors and brand online rates change daily — call or check the facility page before you rent.
Disclosure: When affiliate links go live, we may earn a commission if you reserve through a partner. Rates below are research snapshots, not a booking guarantee.
Metro averages (10×10)
| Source | What it measures | 10×10 signal (verify) |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Space Storage blog | Their KC-area facility averages (Apr 2026) | KC MO avg ~$73/mo (range ~$43–$126); Independence avg ~$48; Shawnee ~$70; Lenexa ~$72; Overland Park ~$88 |
| SpareFoot KC listings | Marketplace booked/listed averages (updated mid-2026) | KC MO avg ~$94/mo; listed lowest ~$24/mo (promo / thin inventory — confirm unit type) |
| StorageCafe / Yardi Matrix | Street rates for non-climate 10×10 (Jul 2026) | KC MO avg ~$107/mo; climate 10×10 avg ~$127/mo |
Takeaway: “Cheapest” in marketing often means a short promo, outdoor drive-up, or a suburb east/west of the Plaza — not the climate hall next to your apartment.
Suburb price bands (non-climate 10×10 street averages)
| Area | Draft avg 10×10 (verify) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO | ~$48–$99 | Extra Space suburb avg on the low end; StorageCafe street avg ~$99 — big spread by facility |
| Shawnee, KS | ~$70–$88 | Often undercuts Overland Park for the same size |
| Lenexa, KS | ~$72 | Competitive with Shawnee on mid sizes |
| Kansas City, MO | ~$73–$107 | Brand blog vs street-rate indexes disagree; use facility quotes |
| Overland Park, KS | ~$88–$97 | Johnson County premium vs Independence |
| Raytown / Merriam | ~$90–$103 | Mid-metro street averages |
| Gladstone / Northland | ~$109–$131 | Often the pricier side of the metro for standard 10×10 |
Sources: Extra Space “Storage Unit Prices in Kansas City, MO” (Apr 2026); StorageCafe KC market stats (Jul 2026).
Sample facility online snapshots (10×10)
Online-only prices below were visible on brand or aggregator pages around research day. They are draft estimates — verify unit type (outdoor vs climate) and month-2+ price.
10 listings · details as published by each facility or listing site on the research date — confirm before you rent.
Public Storage — W 125th
8321 W 125th St, Overland Park, KS
- Claimed access
- Brand gate hours — confirm
- Unit type note
- Outside / drive-up listed
- Draft 10×10 onlineverify
- Online ~$59/mo vs in-store ~$79
Public Storage — E Spruce
1525 E Spruce St, Olathe, KS
- Claimed access
- Brand gate hours — confirm
- Unit type note
- Mixed indoor/outdoor
- Draft 10×10 onlineverify
- Online snapshots ~$67–$85/mo
Public Storage — E 112th Ter
5601 E 112th Ter, Kansas City, MO
- Claimed access
- Brand gate hours — confirm
- Unit type note
- Outside drive-up listed
- Draft 10×10 onlineverify
- Online ~$92/mo vs in-store ~$123
Public Storage — E US-40
14400 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO
- Claimed access
- Brand gate hours — confirm
- Unit type note
- Check listing
- Draft 10×10 onlineverify
- Aggregator deal snapshot ~$78–$92/mo
Public Storage — Merriam Frontage
7100 W Frontage Rd, Merriam, KS
- Claimed access
- Brand gate hours — confirm
- Unit type note
- Check listing
- Draft 10×10 onlineverify
- Aggregator deal snapshot ~$74–$98/mo
Public Storage — Shawnee 63rd
12716 W 63rd St, Shawnee, KS
- Claimed access
- Brand gate hours — confirm
- Unit type note
- Check listing
- Draft 10×10 onlineverify
- Aggregator deal snapshot ~$76–$100/mo
StorageMart — I-29 / I-35
4121 NE Davidson Rd, Kansas City, MO
- Claimed access
- Facility hours — confirm
- Unit type note
- Check unit type
- Draft 10×10 onlineverify
- Aggregator deal snapshot ~$102–$114/mo
StorageMart — Southwest Blvd
195 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, KS
- Claimed access
- Facility hours — confirm
- Unit type note
- Check unit type
- Draft 10×10 onlineverify
- Aggregator deal snapshot ~$97–$109/mo
SROA — NE Sloan (Lee’s Summit)
1200 NW Sloan, Lee’s Summit, MO
- Claimed access
- Aggregators: 7-day; unstaffed
- Unit type note
- Outside units common
- Draft 10×10 onlineverify
- Prior aggregator band ~$84–$94/mo
Public Storage — NE Douglas (Lee’s Summit)
1420 NE Douglas St, Lee’s Summit, MO
- Claimed access
- Listed ~6 a.m.–9 p.m. (ask)
- Unit type note
- Many indoor/climate listed
- Draft 10×10 onlineverify
- Prior brand snapshots often $130+ — not the cheap band
Sources: Public Storage facility pages (OP #7283, Olathe #1124, KC #1460); SpareFoot Kansas City facility list; prior Lee’s Summit guide research (2026-09-04).
What “cheapest” usually hides
- Promo vs street — Month-1 online rate can jump hard after the special ends.
- Outdoor vs climate — KC summers cook vinyl, wood, and electronics in metal drive-up bays.
- Admin + insurance — Brands often add a one-time admin fee (~$29 on some Public Storage pages) plus required coverage.
- Access hours — A cheap unit with a 10 p.m. gate is the wrong pick for overnight loading.
- Inventory left — Aggregator “from $24” floors are often one unit, wrong size, or gone by afternoon.
Buyer checklist
- Ask for the month-2+ price in writing, not just the web special
- Confirm outdoor drive-up vs climate hallway for that exact unit
- Add admin fee + tax + insurance to the monthly number
- Compare Independence / Shawnee / Lenexa if you can drive 15–25 minutes
- Measure tallest item vs door height before locking a cheap outdoor bay
- If you need true overnight access, filter hours before filtering price
Who this page is for
- Price-first renters who can drive across the metro for $20–40/mo savings
- 1-bedroom movers who only need a tight 10×10 for 1–3 months
- Anyone comparing Johnson County premiums vs Independence / east metro floors
Related
- Climate-controlled Overland Park comparison
- Drive-up storage near Lee’s Summit
- 24-hour access Olathe & Lenexa
- Student / apartment storage near KU Lawrence
Page 3 draft for KC Storage Guide. Market averages and facility snapshots dated 2026-09-08. Re-verify every rate and hour before treating as current. No affiliate URLs until approved programs + disclosure.