4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Olathe, KS
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Olathe, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +11% higher than the citywide median of $1,900 and +16% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salina | $1,310 |
| 2 | Hutchinson | $1,350 |
| 3 | Emporia | $1,370 |
| 4 | Newton | $1,480 |
| 5 | Topeka | $1,498 |
| 6 | Pittsburg | $1,530 |
| 7 | Junction City | $1,660 |
| 8 | Wichita | $1,721 |
| 9 | Leavenworth | $1,740 |
| 10 | Park City | $1,760 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $1,800 |
| 12 | Derby | $1,810 |
| 13 | Bel Aire | $1,817 |
| 14 | Lawrence | $1,953 |
| 15 | Spring Hill | $1,960 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village | $2,990 |
| 2 | Leawood | $2,707 |
| 3 | Lenexa | $2,653 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $2,589 |
| 5 | Gardner | $2,280 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $2,147 |
| 7 | Olathe (this page) | $2,115 |
| 8 | Mission | $2,040 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,998 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,960 |
| 11 | Lawrence | $1,953 |
| 12 | Bel Aire | $1,817 |
| 13 | Derby | $1,810 |
| 14 | Manhattan | $1,800 |
| 15 | Park City | $1,760 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Olathe.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Olathe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | 7 mi | $2,653 | +$538 (+25%) |
| Gardner, KS | 8.4 mi | $2,280 | +$165 (+8%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 9.1 mi | $1,960 | $-155 (-7%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 10.7 mi | $2,589 | +$474 (+22%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 11.6 mi | $2,147 | +$32 (+2%) |
| Leawood, KS | 14.3 mi | $2,707 | +$592 (+28%) |
| Mission, KS | 15.5 mi | $2,040 | $-75 (-4%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 16.6 mi | $2,990 | +$875 (+41%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 18.6 mi | $1,998 | $-117 (-6%) |
| Belton, MO | 20.4 mi | $2,240 | +$125 (+6%) |
| Grandview, MO | 21.2 mi | $1,740 | $-375 (-18%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 24.5 mi | $2,154 | +$39 (+2%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Olathe — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Olathe?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Olathe, Kansas is $2,115 per month. This is +11% higher than the citywide median of $1,900.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Olathe?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,600 ($7,050/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Olathe expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Olathe's 4+ bedroom median of $2,115 is +16% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Olathe rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 24 cities in Kansas with 4+ bedroom data, Olathe ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Olathe?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Spring Hill ($1,960), Mission ($2,040), Kansas City ($1,998).