2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Leawood, KS
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Leawood, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,024 and +6% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $870 |
| 2 | Pittsburg | $910 |
| 3 | Newton | $920 |
| 4 | Hutchinson | $990 |
| 5 | Junction City | $990 |
| 6 | Salina | $990 |
| 7 | Manhattan | $1,070 |
| 8 | Wichita | $1,074 |
| 9 | Topeka | $1,091 |
| 10 | Park City | $1,100 |
| 11 | Derby | $1,130 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $1,140 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,183 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,270 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,295 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairway | $1,942 |
| 2 | Prairie Village | $1,940 |
| 3 | Leawood (this page) | $1,753 |
| 4 | Bel Aire | $1,750 |
| 5 | Lenexa | $1,720 |
| 6 | Overland Park | $1,678 |
| 7 | Gardner | $1,480 |
| 8 | Shawnee | $1,390 |
| 9 | Olathe | $1,370 |
| 10 | Mission | $1,320 |
| 11 | Kansas City | $1,295 |
| 12 | Spring Hill | $1,270 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,183 |
| 14 | Leavenworth | $1,140 |
| 15 | Derby | $1,130 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Leawood.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Leawood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park, KS | 3.9 mi | $1,678 | $-75 (-4%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 4.8 mi | $1,940 | +$187 (+11%) |
| Fairway, KS | 6.5 mi | $1,942 | +$189 (+11%) |
| Mission, KS | 7 mi | $1,320 | $-433 (-25%) |
| Grandview, MO | 8.2 mi | $1,140 | $-613 (-35%) |
| Belton, MO | 11.4 mi | $1,450 | $-303 (-17%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 11.5 mi | $1,390 | $-363 (-21%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 11.7 mi | $1,720 | $-33 (-2%) |
| Raytown, MO | 12.4 mi | $1,215 | $-538 (-31%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 12.9 mi | $1,397 | $-356 (-20%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 13.8 mi | $1,295 | $-458 (-26%) |
| Olathe, KS | 14.3 mi | $1,370 | $-383 (-22%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Leawood — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Leawood?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Leawood, Kansas is $1,753 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,024.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Leawood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,120 ($5,843/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.71/hour at a full-time job.
Is Leawood expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Leawood's 2-bedroom median of $1,753 is +6% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Leawood rank for 2-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 25 cities in Kansas with 2-bedroom data, Leawood ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Leawood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Overland Park ($1,678), Mission ($1,320), Grandview ($1,140).