1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lenexa, KS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lenexa, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $1,685 and +8% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Lenexa
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 Lenexa
Compare Lenexa'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 | Junction City | $750 |
| 5 | Hutchinson | $755 |
| 6 | Salina | $760 |
| 7 | Wichita | $820 |
| 8 | Topeka | $832 |
| 9 | Park City | $840 |
| 10 | Derby | $860 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,710 |
| 2 | Leawood | $1,543 |
| 3 | Lenexa (this page) | $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 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 14 | Derby | $860 |
| 15 | Park City | $840 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Lenexa.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Lenexa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee, KS | 4.6 mi | $1,220 | $-290 (-19%) |
| Olathe, KS | 7 mi | $1,205 | $-305 (-20%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 8 mi | $1,474 | $-36 (-2%) |
| Mission, KS | 9.9 mi | $1,160 | $-350 (-23%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 11.7 mi | $1,138 | $-372 (-25%) |
| Leawood, KS | 11.7 mi | $1,543 | +$33 (+2%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 12 mi | $1,710 | +$200 (+13%) |
| Gardner, KS | 14 mi | $1,300 | $-210 (-14%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 15.9 mi | $1,120 | $-390 (-26%) |
| Parkville, MO | 18.5 mi | $1,220 | $-290 (-19%) |
| Riverside, MO | 18.5 mi | $990 | $-520 (-34%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 18.9 mi | $1,226 | $-284 (-19%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Lenexa — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lenexa?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Lenexa, Kansas is $1,510 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $1,685.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Lenexa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,400 ($5,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lenexa expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Lenexa's 1-bedroom median of $1,510 is +8% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 58th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lenexa rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with 1-bedroom data, Lenexa ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Lenexa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Shawnee ($1,220), Olathe ($1,205), Overland Park ($1,474).