1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Leawood, KS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Leawood, Kansas as of August 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $1,849 and +11% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Leawood
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Leawood
Compare Leawood's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $670 |
| 2 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 3 | Newton | $710 |
| 4 | Great Bend | $720 |
| 5 | Junction City | $750 |
| 6 | Hutchinson | $755 |
| 7 | Salina | $760 |
| 8 | Wichita | $820 |
| 9 | Topeka | $832 |
| 10 | Derby | $860 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 14 | Goddard | $1,020 |
| 15 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,710 |
| 2 | Leawood (this page) | $1,543 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $1,510 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,474 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,300 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,220 |
| 7 | Olathe | $1,205 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,160 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 11 | Goddard | $1,020 |
| 12 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 13 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 14 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 15 | Derby | $860 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Leawood.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Leawood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park, KS | 3.9 mi | $1,474 | $-69 (-4%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 4.8 mi | $1,710 | +$167 (+11%) |
| Mission, KS | 7 mi | $1,160 | $-383 (-25%) |
| Grandview, MO | 8.2 mi | $990 | $-553 (-36%) |
| Belton, MO | 11.4 mi | $1,270 | $-273 (-18%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 11.5 mi | $1,220 | $-323 (-21%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 11.7 mi | $1,510 | $-33 (-2%) |
| Raytown, MO | 12.4 mi | $1,070 | $-473 (-31%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 12.9 mi | $1,226 | $-317 (-21%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 13.8 mi | $1,138 | $-405 (-26%) |
| Olathe, KS | 14.3 mi | $1,205 | $-338 (-22%) |
| North Kansas City, MO | 15.3 mi | $993 | $-550 (-36%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Leawood — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Leawood?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Leawood, Kansas is $1,543 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $1,849.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Leawood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,720 ($5,143/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Leawood expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Leawood's 1-bedroom median of $1,543 is +11% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Leawood rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 24 cities in Kansas with 1-bedroom data, Leawood ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Leawood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Overland Park ($1,474), Mission ($1,160), Grandview ($990).