1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Olathe, KS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Olathe, Kansas as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $1,855 and +14% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Olathe
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 Olathe
Compare Olathe'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 | Great Bend | $720 |
| 5 | Junction City | $750 |
| 6 | Hutchinson | $755 |
| 7 | Salina | $760 |
| 8 | Wichita | $820 |
| 9 | Topeka | $832 |
| 10 | Derby | $860 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 14 | Goddard | $1,020 |
| 15 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $1,710 |
| 2 | Leawood | $1,543 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $1,510 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,474 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,300 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,220 |
| 7 | Olathe (this page) | $1,205 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,160 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 11 | Goddard | $1,020 |
| 12 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 13 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 14 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 15 | Derby | $860 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Olathe.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Olathe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | 7 mi | $1,510 | +$305 (+25%) |
| Gardner, KS | 8.4 mi | $1,300 | +$95 (+8%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 9.1 mi | $1,120 | $-85 (-7%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 10.7 mi | $1,474 | +$269 (+22%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 11.6 mi | $1,220 | +$15 (+1%) |
| Leawood, KS | 14.3 mi | $1,543 | +$338 (+28%) |
| Mission, KS | 15.5 mi | $1,160 | $-45 (-4%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 16.6 mi | $1,710 | +$505 (+42%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 18.6 mi | $1,138 | $-67 (-6%) |
| Belton, MO | 20.4 mi | $1,270 | +$65 (+5%) |
| Grandview, MO | 21.2 mi | $990 | $-215 (-18%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 24.5 mi | $1,226 | +$21 (+2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Olathe — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Olathe?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Olathe, Kansas is $1,205 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $1,855.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Olathe?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,200 ($4,017/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Olathe expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Olathe's 1-bedroom median of $1,205 is +14% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Olathe rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 24 cities in Kansas with 1-bedroom data, Olathe ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Olathe?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Spring Hill ($1,120), Mission ($1,160), Kansas City ($1,138).