The State of Kansas is a Midwestern state in the central region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the American 'Heartland'. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa tribe, who inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean 'people of the wind' or 'people of the south wind', although this was probably not the term's original meaning. Residents of Kansas are called 'Kansans'. Kansas apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Kansas apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.