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Olathe

Pop. 145,057·5th most expensive in Kansas·Olathe rents are up 5.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,900/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$65
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Olathe · $1,900
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$1,900/mo
Expected by trend
$1,912/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,205
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,785
4 BR+
$2,115
Research median
$1,370/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,800/yr
At $1,900/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Olathe, KS is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
145,057
Median income
$114,009
Median age
37.2
Renters
25.2%
Age distribution
26%
20.4%
29.5%
13.8%
Under 1826%
18–3420.4%
35–5429.5%
55–6410.3%
65+13.8%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
75.8%
12.6%
White75.8%
Black5.4%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian4.3%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
16.6%
27.6%
50.5%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma16.6%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+50.5%
Housing tenure
74.8%
25.2%
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Olathe, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,409 → $1,900
up 34.8%
Income
$100,849 → $114,009
up 13.0%
Population
140,339 → 145,057
up 3.4%
Renter share
26.5% → 25.2%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
50.2% → 50.5%
+0.3 pts
Median age
35.9 → 37.2
+1.3 yrs

Rent in Olathe, KS has climbed 34.8% since 2021, going from about $1,409 per month to roughly $1,900 today. Household income in the area moved from $100,849 to $114,009 across the same window, up 13.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.8 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 140,339 to 145,057 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Olathe, KS look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Olathe rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Olathe, KS

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Olathe is $1,900/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,370/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,205/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,785/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($114,009/yr), Olathe ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Olathe an affordable city for renters?

Olathe is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,900/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($114,009/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Olathe falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Olathe?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,900/mo in Olathe. The local median household income is $114,009/yr, meaning the typical Olathe household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Olathe?

Rent in Olathe has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Olathe neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Olathe are 66062 ($1,853/mo), and 66061 ($1,930/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Olathe is $1,900/mo.

How does Olathe rent compare to other cities in Kansas?

Olathe is one of the pricier cities in Kansas for rent, ranking #5 out of 25 tracked cities at $1,900/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Olathe?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Olathe ($1,900/mo): Gardner ($1,569/mo), Lenexa ($1,685/mo), Shawnee ($1,796/mo).

What percentage of Olathe residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.2% of Olathe households are renters, while 74.8% are owner-occupied. Olathe leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Olathe rent compare to the national average?

Olathe's median rent of $1,900/mo is $65 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Kansas, it ranks #5 out of 25 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,900/mo, rent takes ~20% of Olathe's median household income ($114,009/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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