Studio Apartment Rent in Olathe, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Olathe, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $1,900 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Olathe
Compare Olathe'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 | $1,373 |
| 4 | Overland Park | $1,339 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,113 |
| 7 | Olathe (this page) | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Olathe.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Olathe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | 7 mi | $1,373 | +$283 (+26%) |
| Gardner, KS | 8.4 mi | $1,180 | +$90 (+8%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 9.1 mi | $1,010 | $-80 (-7%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 10.7 mi | $1,339 | +$249 (+23%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 11.6 mi | $1,113 | +$23 (+2%) |
| Leawood, KS | 14.3 mi | $1,397 | +$307 (+28%) |
| Mission, KS | 15.5 mi | $1,050 | $-40 (-4%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 16.6 mi | $1,550 | +$460 (+42%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 18.6 mi | $1,033 | $-57 (-5%) |
| Belton, MO | 20.4 mi | $1,160 | +$70 (+6%) |
| Grandview, MO | 21.2 mi | $890 | $-200 (-18%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 24.5 mi | $1,113 | +$23 (+2%) |
Studio rent in Olathe — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Olathe?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Olathe, Kansas is $1,090 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $1,900.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Olathe?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,600 ($3,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Olathe expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Olathe's studio median of $1,090 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Olathe rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Olathe ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Olathe?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Spring Hill ($1,010), Mission ($1,050), Kansas City ($1,033).