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Average Rent in Lenexa, KS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 13 apartment communities in Lenexa, KS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,738/mo
▲ +1.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,095/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
13
tracked daily
Units Listed
67
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Lenexa, KS
28 listed units across 6 buildings offering 2 bed units in Lenexa, KS dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $78/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway Homes, Inc. | Unit 3 | $1,975 | $1,250 | $725 |
| The Villas at Waterside | Unit 4, A3 | $1,780 | $1,664 | $116 |
| The Retreat at Woodridge | Unit 7, The Oak | $1,395 | $1,295 | $100 |
| Aventura Falcon Valley | Unit 5, A3 | $1,675 | $1,587 | $88 |
| WaterSide Residences on Quivira | Unit 14, Somerset | $2,084 | $2,003 | $81 |
| The Retreat at Woodridge | Unit 3, The Maple | $1,310 | $1,235 | $75 |
| The Retreat at Woodridge | Unit 9, The Pine | $1,170 | $1,095 | $75 |
| The Villas at Waterside | Unit 14, E2 | $1,512 | $1,437 | $75 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Lenexa, KS
Compare average rent across Lenexa, KS neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee 66218 | $1,900 | - | $1,900 | 1 | 1 |
| Renner Ridge Corporate Center | $1,867 | ▲ $37 | $1,250 | 6 | 78 |
| Falcon Ridge | $1,856 | ▼ $11 | $1,447 | 1 | 15 |
| Sunset Hill | $1,720 | ▼ $177 | $896 | 3 | 35 |
| Golf Club Gardens | $1,643 | - | $1,423 | 1 | 17 |
| Shannon Valley Estates | $1,494 | ▼ $33 | $1,494 | 1 | 1 |
| Pinnacle Pointe Apartments | $1,244 | ▼ $10 | $1,095 | 2 | 14 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lenexa, KS?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Lenexa, KS is $1,738 per month across 13 apartment communities and 67 available units. Rents have increased $32 (1.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Retreat of Shawnee starting at $1,095/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,738/mo.
Prices range from $1,095 to $2,584 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 20 units are currently listed.
Lenexa, KS Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,578 | - | 10 |
| July 2026 | $1,670 | +$92 | 13 |
| August 2026 | $1,665 | -$5 | 13 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lenexa, KS
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lenexa, KS
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat of Shawnee | $1,095/mo | $1,095/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| The Meadows Apartment Homes | $1,095/mo | $1,227/mo | 12 | 4.1 |
| The Retreat at Woodridge | $1,199/mo | $1,303/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
| The Retreat at Mill Creek | $1,245/mo | $1,258/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Archway Homes, Inc. | $1,250/mo | $1,250/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Avia Apartments on College Blvd | $1,494/mo | $1,494/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| West End at City Center Apartment Homes | $1,737/mo | $1,901/mo | 9 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lenexa, KS
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$70,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,738/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,095/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Lenexa, KS is $102,344 , about 23% 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) | $1,738 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,683/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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