1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Prairie Village, KS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Prairie Village, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $2,283 and +23% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Prairie Village
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 Prairie Village
Compare Prairie Village'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 | Junction City | $750 |
| 5 | Hutchinson | $755 |
| 6 | Salina | $760 |
| 7 | Wichita | $820 |
| 8 | Topeka | $832 |
| 9 | Park City | $840 |
| 10 | Derby | $860 |
| 11 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 14 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 15 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Kansas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Village (this page) | $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 | $1,205 |
| 8 | Mission | $1,160 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $1,138 |
| 10 | Spring Hill | $1,120 |
| 11 | Lawrence | $1,007 |
| 12 | Leavenworth | $990 |
| 13 | Manhattan | $875 |
| 14 | Derby | $860 |
| 15 | Park City | $840 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Prairie Village.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Prairie Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission, KS | 3.3 mi | $1,160 | $-550 (-32%) |
| Leawood, KS | 4.8 mi | $1,543 | $-167 (-10%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 6.4 mi | $1,474 | $-236 (-14%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 8.5 mi | $1,226 | $-484 (-28%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 9.8 mi | $1,138 | $-572 (-33%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 9.8 mi | $1,220 | $-490 (-29%) |
| North Kansas City, MO | 10.7 mi | $993 | $-717 (-42%) |
| Grandview, MO | 10.8 mi | $990 | $-720 (-42%) |
| Raytown, MO | 11.4 mi | $1,070 | $-640 (-37%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 12 mi | $1,510 | $-200 (-12%) |
| Riverside, MO | 12.1 mi | $990 | $-720 (-42%) |
| Gladstone, MO | 15.3 mi | $1,150 | $-560 (-33%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Prairie Village — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Prairie Village?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Prairie Village, Kansas is $1,710 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $2,283.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Prairie Village?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,400 ($5,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Prairie Village expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Prairie Village's 1-bedroom median of $1,710 is +23% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Prairie Village rank for 1-bedroom rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with 1-bedroom data, Prairie Village ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Prairie Village?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Mission ($1,160), Leawood ($1,543), Overland Park ($1,474).