Kansas City displayed healthy fundamentals going into the third quarter, sustained by the metro\u2019s affordability and steady economy. Rents advanced 0.7% on a trailing three-month basis through June, and were up 5.2% year-over-year<\/strong><\/a>, marking one of the year\u2019s strongest performances. Yet with an average rent of $1,241, the metro remained among the country\u2019s more affordable markets. Meanwhile, the occupancy rate in stabilized properties held up relatively well, declining by 60 basis points in the 12 months ending in June, to 95.1%.<\/p>\n