1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Overland Park, KS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Overland Park, Kansas as of August 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,794 and +6% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Overland Park
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 Overland Park
Compare Overland Park'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 (this page) | $1,474 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,300 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,220 |
| 7 | Olathe | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Overland Park.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Overland Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leawood, KS | 3.9 mi | $1,543 | +$69 (+5%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 6.4 mi | $1,710 | +$236 (+16%) |
| Mission, KS | 6.7 mi | $1,160 | $-314 (-21%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 8 mi | $1,510 | +$36 (+2%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 8.6 mi | $1,220 | $-254 (-17%) |
| Olathe, KS | 10.7 mi | $1,205 | $-269 (-18%) |
| Grandview, MO | 11.8 mi | $990 | $-484 (-33%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 12.7 mi | $1,138 | $-336 (-23%) |
| Belton, MO | 13.8 mi | $1,270 | $-204 (-14%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 14.8 mi | $1,226 | $-248 (-17%) |
| Raytown, MO | 16.2 mi | $1,070 | $-404 (-27%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 16.6 mi | $1,120 | $-354 (-24%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Overland Park — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Overland Park?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Overland Park, Kansas is $1,474 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,794.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Overland Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,960 ($4,913/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Overland Park expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Overland Park's 1-bedroom median of $1,474 is +6% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Overland Park rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 24 cities in Kansas with 1-bedroom data, Overland Park ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Overland Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Mission ($1,160), Shawnee ($1,220), Olathe ($1,205).