Studio Apartment Rent in Lenexa, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lenexa, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,685 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Lenexa
Compare Lenexa'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 | $1,397 |
| 3 | Lenexa (this page) | $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 Lenexa.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lenexa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee, KS | 4.6 mi | $1,113 | $-260 (-19%) |
| Olathe, KS | 7 mi | $1,090 | $-283 (-21%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 8 mi | $1,339 | $-34 (-2%) |
| Mission, KS | 9.9 mi | $1,050 | $-323 (-24%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 11.7 mi | $1,033 | $-340 (-25%) |
| Leawood, KS | 11.7 mi | $1,397 | +$24 (+2%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 12 mi | $1,550 | +$177 (+13%) |
| Gardner, KS | 14 mi | $1,180 | $-193 (-14%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 15.9 mi | $1,010 | $-363 (-26%) |
| Parkville, MO | 18.5 mi | $1,110 | $-263 (-19%) |
| Riverside, MO | 18.5 mi | $890 | $-483 (-35%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 18.9 mi | $1,113 | $-260 (-19%) |
Studio rent in Lenexa — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lenexa?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lenexa, Kansas is $1,373 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,685.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lenexa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,920 ($4,577/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lenexa expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lenexa's studio median of $1,373 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lenexa rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Lenexa ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lenexa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Shawnee ($1,113), Olathe ($1,090), Overland Park ($1,339).