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Lenexa

Pop. 58,384·9th most expensive in Kansas·Lenexa rents are up 9.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,685/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$280
Rising (Monthly)
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Lenexa · $1,685
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Lenexa's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,685/mo
Expected by trend
$1,700/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,373
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,243
4 BR+
$2,653
Research median
$1,720/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,220/yr
At $1,685/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lenexa, KS is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,384
Median income
$103,239
Median age
37.2
Renters
43.2%
Age distribution
22.4%
24.8%
26%
15.7%
Under 1822.4%
18–3424.8%
35–5426%
55–6411.1%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
76%
White76%
Black7.6%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian4.1%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
12.3%
27%
57.8%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma12.3%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+57.8%
Housing tenure
56.8%
43.2%
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lenexa, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,242 → $1,685
up 35.7%
Income
$96,477 → $103,239
up 7.0%
Population
56,755 → 58,384
up 2.9%
Renter share
40.4% → 43.2%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
56.5% → 57.8%
+1.3 pts
Median age
38.3 → 37.2
-1.1 yrs

Rent in Lenexa, KS has increased 35.7% since 2021, going from about $1,242 per month to roughly $1,685 today. Household income in the area moved from $96,477 to $103,239 across the same window, up 7.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 28.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 56,755 to 58,384 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 43.2% of households rent today, against 40.4% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Lenexa, KS look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Lenexa rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Lenexa, KS

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lenexa is $1,685/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,373/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,720/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,510/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,243/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($103,239/yr), Lenexa ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lenexa an affordable city for renters?

Lenexa is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,685/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($103,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lenexa falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lenexa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,685/mo in Lenexa. The local median household income is $103,239/yr, meaning the typical Lenexa household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lenexa?

Rent in Lenexa has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Lenexa neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Lenexa are 66215 ($1,584/mo), 66219 ($1,725/mo), and 66227 ($2,223/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Lenexa is $1,685/mo.

How does Lenexa rent compare to other cities in Kansas?

Lenexa is one of the pricier cities in Kansas for rent, ranking #9 out of 25 tracked cities at $1,685/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lenexa?

Kansas City is nearby and more affordable at $1,319/mo, which is $366 less than Lenexa.

What percentage of Lenexa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of Lenexa households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. Lenexa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lenexa rent compare to the national average?

Lenexa's median rent of $1,685/mo is $280 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Kansas, it ranks #9 out of 25 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,685/mo, rent takes ~20% of Lenexa's median household income ($103,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lenexa 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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