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Mission Today
By the People, for the People
New Apartment Construction in Mission Points to Rising Trend in Johnson County
Local real estate data shows Johnson County accounted for 40% of new apartment completions in the KC metro area in 2025.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:33pm
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As new apartment construction booms in Mission, the local housing market faces complex challenges around affordability and supply.Mission TodaySeveral new apartment complexes have recently been completed in Mission, Kansas, with more planned for the area. Local real estate data indicates that Johnson County made up 40% of the Kansas City metro's apartment completions in 2025, pointing to a rising trend in the region. The new construction is impacting both businesses and residents, with some concerns about affordability as rents continue to rise.
Why it matters
The surge in apartment construction in Mission and Johnson County reflects the broader housing challenges facing the Kansas City metro area, where rents have been rapidly increasing. While new supply may help alleviate some of the pressure, there are concerns that the new units may not be affordable for many residents.
The details
According to the 2026 Revaluation Report for Johnson County, the Kansas City area ranked third in the country for rent growth in 2025. Several new apartment complexes have just been completed in Mission, and more are planned for the area. Data from local real estate group MMG estimates that Johnson County made up 40% of the KC metro's apartment completions in 2025. The new construction is impacting both businesses and residents, with the owner of Kinzi Restaurant in Mission saying it has brought in many new customers. However, the restaurant owner also noted that the increase in supply does not always lead to lower prices, as the market does not always follow the typical supply and demand curve.
- In 2025, the Kansas City area ranked third in the country for rent growth.
- Several new apartment complexes have just been completed in Mission.
- More apartment complexes are planned for the Mission area.
The players
MMG
A local real estate group that provided data showing Johnson County made up 40% of the KC metro's apartment completions in 2025.
Ghassan Alhmood
The owner of Kinzi Restaurant in Mission, who has seen an influx of new customers due to the apartment construction but is concerned that increased supply does not always lead to lower prices.
Lauren Doughty
A Mission resident who believes affordable housing is important for the community and who likes the local businesses in the area.
What they’re saying
“It brought us a lot of people. It's helping us a lot. We get customers, and we know that they're new customers.”
— Ghassan Alhmood, Owner, Kinzi Restaurant
“You're offering a lot of apartments? That should make the prices go down. It doesn't (always) go that way.”
— Ghassan Alhmood, Owner, Kinzi Restaurant
“I think affordable housing is really important for our neighbors here in Mission. We also like Johnson Drive, and we like to have all the local businesses around.”
— Lauren Doughty
What’s next
The city of Mission and Johnson County officials will likely continue to monitor the impact of the new apartment construction on the local housing market and affordability.
The takeaway
The surge in apartment construction in Mission and Johnson County reflects the broader housing challenges facing the Kansas City metro area, where rents have been rapidly increasing. While new supply may help alleviate some of the pressure, there are concerns that the new units may not be affordable for many residents, and the impact on local businesses and the community remains to be seen.