According to Zillow's latest analysis, Kansas City is one of 10 big cities offering the best combination of current rental prices, price per square foot, low year-over-year changes in cost of rent and low cost of rent compared with the cost of buying a home.

If you're looking to rent, this could mean the difference between a two-bedroom with a private patio and a 500-square-foot studio. And for prospective buyers facing the current rise in home values and low for-sale inventory, renting in one of these cities may present an attractive alternative. Here's a list from Zillow (Z) of homes for rent in the top 10 places where you can get the biggest bang for your buck.