Studio Apartment Rent in Leawood, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Leawood, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $2,024 and +8% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Leawood
Compare Leawood's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia | $600 |
| 2 | Newton | $640 |
| 3 | Hutchinson | $680 |
| 4 | Pittsburg | $690 |
| 5 | Wichita | $742 |
| 6 | Junction City | $750 |
| 7 | Salina | $750 |
| 8 | Park City | $760 |
| 9 | Derby | $780 |
| 10 | Topeka | $828 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,033 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Kansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,550 |
| 2 | Leawood (this page) | $1,397 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $1,373 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,339 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,113 |
| 7 | Olathe | $1,090 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,050 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,033 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,010 |
| 11 | Lawrence | $893 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $890 |
| 13 | Manhattan | $870 |
| 14 | Topeka | $828 |
| 15 | Derby | $780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Leawood.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Leawood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park, KS | 3.9 mi | $1,339 | $-58 (-4%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 4.8 mi | $1,550 | +$153 (+11%) |
| Mission, KS | 7 mi | $1,050 | $-347 (-25%) |
| Grandview, MO | 8.2 mi | $890 | $-507 (-36%) |
| Belton, MO | 11.4 mi | $1,160 | $-237 (-17%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 11.5 mi | $1,113 | $-284 (-20%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 11.7 mi | $1,373 | $-24 (-2%) |
| Raytown, MO | 12.4 mi | $970 | $-427 (-31%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 12.9 mi | $1,113 | $-284 (-20%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 13.8 mi | $1,033 | $-364 (-26%) |
| Olathe, KS | 14.3 mi | $1,090 | $-307 (-22%) |
| North Kansas City, MO | 15.3 mi | $1,008 | $-389 (-28%) |
Studio rent in Leawood — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Leawood?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Leawood, Kansas is $1,397 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $2,024.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Leawood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,880 ($4,657/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Leawood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Leawood's studio median of $1,397 is +8% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 58th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Leawood rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Leawood ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Leawood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Overland Park ($1,339), Mission ($1,050), Grandview ($890).