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Leawood

Pop. 33,809·5th most expensive in Kansas·Rental market data updated monthly for Leawood, KS
Median rent (all units)
$1,849/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
-8.7%
vs US Median
-$113
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Leawood · $1,849
More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
12% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,849/mo, rent takes about 12% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$74,000/yr
Local median income
$185,625/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Leawood's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,397
1 BR
$1,543
2 BR
$1,753
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,707
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,753/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,849 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,188/yr
At $1,849/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, -8.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Leawood, KS is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 73.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,809
Median income
$185,625
Median age
48.4
Renters
9%
Age distribution
22.9%
25.9%
16.9%
23.2%
Under 1822.9%
18–3411.1%
35–5425.9%
55–6416.9%
65+23.2%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
87.5%
White87.5%
Black1.5%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian5.9%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
18.8%
73.7%
No HS diploma1%
HS diploma6.5%
Some college18.8%
Bachelor's+73.7%
Housing tenure
91%
Owner91%
Renter9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Leawood, KS has changed in 5 years

Income
$159,540 → $185,625
up 16.4%
Population
33,748 → 33,809
up 0.2%
Renter share
10.4% → 9%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
74.7% → 73.7%
-1.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $159,540 to $185,625 across the same window, up 16.4% versus 2021.

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Leawood rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Leawood. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Leawood, KS

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Leawood is $1,849/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,397/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,753/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,543/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,290/mo.

At 12% of local median household income ($185,625/yr), Leawood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Leawood an affordable city for renters?

Leawood is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,849/mo, rent takes approximately 12% of the local median household income ($185,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Leawood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Leawood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,849/mo in Leawood. The local median household income is $185,625/yr, meaning the typical Leawood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Leawood?

Rent in Leawood has increased 2.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Leawood neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Leawood are 66209 ($1,626/mo), 66211 ($1,918/mo), and 66206 ($2,285/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Leawood is $1,849/mo.

How does Leawood rent compare to other cities in Kansas?

Leawood is one of the pricier cities in Kansas for rent, ranking #5 out of 26 tracked cities at $1,849/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Leawood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Leawood ($1,849/mo): Grandview ($1,518/mo), Mission ($1,634/mo), Overland Park ($1,794/mo).

What percentage of Leawood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9% of Leawood households are renters, while 91% are owner-occupied. Leawood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Leawood rent compare to the national average?

Leawood's median rent of $1,849/mo is $113 (6%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Kansas, it ranks #5 out of 26 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
12%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,849/mo, rent takes ~12% of Leawood's median household income ($185,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Leawood 12%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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