Average Rent in Olathe, KS
10 apartment buildings, 89 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,745/mo
Cheapest
$1,000/mo
Properties
10
Units
89
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Olathe, KS.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Olathe, KS Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Bristol Pointe Apartments
533 N Somerset Terrace, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
Deerfield Apartments
561 N Mur-Len Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
Ramsgate Apartments and Townhomes
12930 S Brookfield St, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
MAA ONE28
12840 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
Lakeview Residences
502 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
Cendana Olathe Apartments
11228 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
Ad Astra Realty, Inc
503 N Mur-Len Rd suite b, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol Pointe Apartments 533 N Somerset Terrace, Olathe, KS 66062, USA | $1,000 | $1,058 | $1.42 | 3.7 (54) | 6 |
| 2 | Deerfield Apartments 561 N Mur-Len Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, USA | $1,080 | $1,179 | $1.53 | 3.7 (103) | 9 |
| 3 | Ramsgate Apartments and Townhomes 12930 S Brookfield St, Olathe, KS 66062, USA | $1,194 | $1,427 | $1.52 | 2.7 (23) | 2 |
| 4 | MAA ONE28 12840 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, USA | $1,323 | $1,731 | $2.00 | 4.4 (54) | 22 |
| 5 | Lakeview Residences 502 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061, USA | $1,324 | $1,512 | $2.06 | 2.2 (26) | 10 |
| 6 | Cendana Olathe Apartments 11228 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061, USA | $1,564 | $2,069 | $1.88 | 4.8 (149) | 38 |
| 7 | Ad Astra Realty, Inc 503 N Mur-Len Rd suite b, Olathe, KS 66062, USA | $1,795 | $1,845 | $1.23 | 4.2 (445) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Bristol Pointe Apartments
3.7 (54)533 N Somerset Terrace, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
Deerfield Apartments
3.7 (103)561 N Mur-Len Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
Ramsgate Apartments and Townhomes
2.7 (23)12930 S Brookfield St, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
MAA ONE28
4.4 (54)12840 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
Lakeview Residences
2.2 (26)502 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
Cendana Olathe Apartments
4.8 (149)11228 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061, USA
Olathe, KS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Olathe, KS is $1,745 per month, based on 89 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at Bristol Pointe Apartments to $1,795 at Ad Astra Realty, Inc.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,494/mo | $1,000/mo | 36 |
| 2 Bed | $1,841/mo | $1,100/mo | 46 |
| 3 Bed | $2,408/mo | $1,596/mo | 7 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Olathe, KS, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Olathe, KS averages $1,494/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,841/mo. At the local median household income of $112,232, that works out to 19% 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 Olathe, KS at $1,314/mo. The current tracked market average runs 33% 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 Olathe, KS while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Olathe, 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
$70,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,745/mo.
Comfortable income
$84,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Olathe, KS is $112,232 , about 34% above 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) | $1,745 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,690/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.
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Nearby cities in Kansas
How Olathe, KS rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Olathe, KS | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park, KS | $2,049 | +17% | 16 |
| Wichita, KS | $1,254 | -28% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Olathe, KS?
The average rent in Olathe, KS is $1,745 per month, based on 89 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Olathe, KS?
The lowest available rent in Olathe, KS starts at $1,000 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Olathe, KS?
1-bedroom apartments in Olathe, KS average $1,494/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,000/mo across 36 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Olathe, KS?
2-bedroom apartments in Olathe, KS average $1,841/mo. Units start from $1,100/mo across 46 units currently listed.
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