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Average Rent in Olathe, KS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Olathe, KS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,841/mo
▼ 2.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,100/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
46
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 | $1,953 | $1,324 | 2 | 48 |
| Stonebridge Park | $1,502 | $1,000 | 5 | 41 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Olathe, KS?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Olathe, KS is $1,841 per month across 7 apartment communities and 46 available units. Rents have decreased $48 (2.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Bristol Pointe Apartments starting at $1,100/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,841/mo.
Prices range from $1,100 to $2,368 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Pointe Apartments | $1,100/mo | $1,100/mo | 3 | 3.7 |
| Deerfield Apartments | $1,180/mo | $1,234/mo | 5 | 3.7 |
| Lakeview Residences | $1,324/mo | $1,503/mo | 9 | 2.2 |
| Ramsgate Apartments and Townhomes | $1,659/mo | $1,659/mo | 1 | 2.7 |
| MAA ONE28 | $1,788/mo | $2,053/mo | 9 | 4.4 |
| Ad Astra Realty, Inc | $1,895/mo | $1,895/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Cendana Olathe Apartments | $2,044/mo | $2,203/mo | 18 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Olathe, KS Apartments
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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
$74,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,841/mo.
Comfortable income
$88,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,100/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Olathe, KS is $112,232 , about 27% 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) | $1,841 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,786/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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