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Average Rent in Olathe KS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Olathe KS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,557/mo
▲ +2.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,596/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
7
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Olathe KS
Compare average rent across Olathe KS neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe 66061 | $1,993 | $1,324 | 2 | 48 |
| Stonebridge Park | $1,472 | $1,000 | 4 | 43 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Olathe KS?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Olathe KS is $2,557 per month across 2 apartment communities and 7 available units. Rents have increased $55 (2.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Lakeview Residences starting at $1,596/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,557/mo.
Prices range from $1,596 to $2,814 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Olathe KS Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Olathe KS
Rent Prices by Apartment in Olathe KS
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Residences | $1,596/mo | $1,596/mo | 1 | 2.2 |
| Cendana Olathe Apartments | $2,587/mo | $2,717/mo | 6 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Olathe KS Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Olathe 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
$102,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,557/mo.
Comfortable income
$123,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,596/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Median household income in Olathe KS is $112,232 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Olathe KS
Overall prices in Olathe 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 Olathe KS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,557 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $5,502/mo |
Population
143,720
Median household income
$112,232
Census median rent
$1,314/mo
Rent as % of income
28.3%
Median age
36.6
Mean commute
21 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.
Explore Olathe KS Apartments
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