Kansas City Capital Markets Report 1Q26
Investment activity in the Kansas City market reached $4.2 billion in total sales volume over the past year, representing a 20.6% increase compared to the prior five-year average, with multifamily and retail assets accounting for 66.1% of activity and the metro area ranking fourth among the 13 largest Midwest markets. Capitalization rates compressed by 98 basis points year-over-year to 6.1% in first quarter 2026, rental rates reached record highs in industrial ($6.23 per square foot) and multifamily ($1,430 per unit) sectors, and vacancy rates declined year-over-year in office, multifamily, and industrial property types.
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- Mar 31, 2026
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- Jun 28, 2026 (1 month ago)
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