Studio Apartment Rent in Prairie Village, KS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Prairie Village, Kansas as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,283 and +20% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 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 (this page) | $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 | $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 Prairie Village.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Prairie Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission, KS | 3.3 mi | $1,050 | $-500 (-32%) |
| Leawood, KS | 4.8 mi | $1,397 | $-153 (-10%) |
| Overland Park, KS | 6.4 mi | $1,339 | $-211 (-14%) |
| Kansas City, MO | 8.5 mi | $1,113 | $-437 (-28%) |
| Kansas City, KS | 9.8 mi | $1,033 | $-517 (-33%) |
| Shawnee, KS | 9.8 mi | $1,113 | $-437 (-28%) |
| North Kansas City, MO | 10.7 mi | $1,008 | $-542 (-35%) |
| Grandview, MO | 10.8 mi | $890 | $-660 (-43%) |
| Raytown, MO | 11.4 mi | $970 | $-580 (-37%) |
| Lenexa, KS | 12 mi | $1,373 | $-177 (-11%) |
| Riverside, MO | 12.1 mi | $890 | $-660 (-43%) |
| Gladstone, MO | 15.3 mi | $1,050 | $-500 (-32%) |
Studio rent in Prairie Village — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Prairie Village?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Prairie Village, Kansas is $1,550 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,283.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Prairie Village?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,000 ($5,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Prairie Village expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Prairie Village's studio median of $1,550 is +20% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 68th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Prairie Village rank for studio rent in Kansas?
Among the 23 cities in Kansas with studio data, Prairie Village ranks #23 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Prairie Village?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mission ($1,050), Leawood ($1,397), Overland Park ($1,339).