Average Rent in Lenexa, KS
16 apartment buildings, 178 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$889/mo
The Meadows Apartment Homes
Properties
16
tracked daily
Units
178
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 16 properties in Lenexa, KS.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lenexa, KS Rent Prices
All 16 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Meadows Apartment Homes
7620 Halsey St, Lenexa, KS 66216, USA
The Retreat of Shawnee
11128 W 76th Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66214, USA
The Retreat at Woodridge
13245 W 87th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
The Retreat at Mill Creek
8714 Pflumm Ct, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
The Villas at Waterside
11501 W 81st St, Lenexa, KS 66214, USA
WaterSide Residences on Quivira
8201 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
Lenox West
6701 Lackman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Meadows Apartment Homes 7620 Halsey St, Lenexa, KS 66216, USA | $889 | $1,171 | $1.28 | 4.1 (425) | 17 |
| 2 | The Retreat of Shawnee 11128 W 76th Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66214, USA | $896 | $996 | $1.46 | 4.1 (331) | 2 |
| 3 | The Retreat at Woodridge 13245 W 87th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA | $1,095 | $1,258 | $1.62 | 4.3 (304) | 10 |
| 4 | The Retreat at Mill Creek 8714 Pflumm Ct, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA | $1,150 | $1,210 | $1.30 | 4 (113) | 4 |
| 5 | The Villas at Waterside 11501 W 81st St, Lenexa, KS 66214, USA | $1,414 | $1,858 | $1.95 | 3.6 (69) | 15 |
| 6 | WaterSide Residences on Quivira 8201 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA | $1,415 | $1,686 | $2.01 | 3.6 (116) | 18 |
| 7 | Lenox West 6701 Lackman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217, USA | $1,423 | $1,643 | $1.82 | 4.3 (191) | 17 |
Rent & Price History by Building
The Meadows Apartment Homes
4.1 (425)7620 Halsey St, Lenexa, KS 66216, USA
The Retreat of Shawnee
4.1 (331)11128 W 76th Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66214, USA
The Retreat at Woodridge
4.3 (304)13245 W 87th Terrace, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
The Retreat at Mill Creek
4 (113)8714 Pflumm Ct, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
The Villas at Waterside
3.6 (69)11501 W 81st St, Lenexa, KS 66214, USA
WaterSide Residences on Quivira
3.6 (116)8201 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
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Lenexa, KS neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 7 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Lenexa, KS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lenexa, KS is $1,699 per month, based on 178 units across 16 apartment communities. Prices range from $889 at The Meadows Apartment Homes to $2,584 at Reflections Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,751/mo | $1,414/mo | 22 |
| 1 Bed | $1,545/mo | $889/mo | 71 |
| 2 Bed | $1,738/mo | $1,095/mo | 67 |
| 3 Bed | $2,111/mo | $1,795/mo | 16 |
| 4 Bed | $1,938/mo | $1,900/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lenexa, KS, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lenexa, KS averages $1,545/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,738/mo. At the local median household income of $102,344, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lenexa, KS at $1,429/mo. The current tracked market average runs 19% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lenexa, KS while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lenexa, KS?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$68,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,699/mo.
Comfortable income
$82,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($889/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Lenexa, KS is $102,344 , about 25% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lenexa, KS
Overall prices in Lenexa, KS runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lenexa, KS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,699 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,644/mo |
Population
57,986
Median household income
$102,344
Census median rent
$1,429/mo
Rent as % of income
25.0%
Median age
37.7
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Kansas
How Lenexa, KS rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lenexa, KS | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $1,198 | -29% | +3.1% | 15 |
| Olathe, KS | $1,666 | -2% | +3.1% | 12 |
| Manhattan, KS | $1,125 | -34% | +0.5% | 10 |
| Overland Park, KS | $1,796 | +6% | -0.6% | 10 |
| Topeka, KS | $1,147 | -32% | -16.9% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lenexa, KS?
The average rent in Lenexa, KS is $1,699 per month, based on 178 units across 16 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Lenexa, KS?
The median asking rent in Lenexa, KS is $1,720 per month, computed from 178 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,699/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lenexa, KS?
The lowest available rent in Lenexa, KS starts at $889 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lenexa, KS?
1-bedroom apartments in Lenexa, KS average $1,545/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $889/mo across 71 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lenexa, KS?
2-bedroom apartments in Lenexa, KS average $1,738/mo. Units start from $1,095/mo across 67 units currently listed.
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