Studio Apartment Rent in Overland Park, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Overland Park, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,800 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 (this page) | $1,339 |
| 5 | Gardner | $1,180 |
| 6 | Shawnee | $1,113 |
| 7 | Olathe | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Overland Park.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Overland Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leawood, KS | 3.9 mi | $1,397 | +$58 (+4%) |
| Prairie Village, KS | 6.4 mi | $1,550 | +$211 (+16%) |
| Mission, KS | 6.7 mi | $1,050 | $-289 (-22%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 8 mi | $1,373 | +$34 (+3%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 8.6 mi | $1,113 | $-226 (-17%) |
| Olathe, KS | 10.7 mi | $1,090 | $-249 (-19%) |
| Grandview, MO | 11.8 mi | $890 | $-449 (-34%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 12.7 mi | $1,033 | $-306 (-23%) |
| Belton, MO | 13.8 mi | $1,160 | $-179 (-13%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 14.8 mi | $1,113 | $-226 (-17%) |
| Raytown, MO | 16.2 mi | $970 | $-369 (-28%) |
| Spring Hill, KS | 16.6 mi | $1,010 | $-329 (-25%) |
Studio rent in Overland Park — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Overland Park?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Overland Park, Kansas is $1,339 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,800.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Overland Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,560 ($4,463/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.75/hour at a full-time job.
Is Overland Park expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Overland Park's studio median of $1,339 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Overland Park rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Overland Park ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Overland Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mission ($1,050), Shawnee ($1,113), Olathe ($1,090).