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ZIP 66215

Part of Lenexa, KS
Pop. 25,960·Johnson County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Kansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,584/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.6%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
-$381
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ZIP 66215 · $1,584
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,560/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,008/yr
At $1,584/mo median
Location
CityLenexa
StateKS
CountyJohnson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.6% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 66215 (Lenexa, KS) is majority owner-occupied, 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,960
Median income
$88,232
Median age
37.8
Renters
42.2%
Age distribution
19.7%
26.7%
21.8%
19.9%
Under 1819.7%
18–3426.7%
35–5421.8%
55–6412%
65+19.9%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
75%
White75%
Black7.3%
Hispanic12%
Asian3.3%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
15.4%
29%
51.8%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+51.8%
Housing tenure
57.8%
42.2%
Owner57.8%
Renter42.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 66215 in Lenexa, KS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,139 → $1,584
up 39.1%
Income
$80,438 → $88,232
up 9.7%
Population
25,731 → 25,960
up 0.9%
Renter share
38.1% → 42.2%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
48.5% → 51.8%
+3.3 pts
Median age
40.3 → 37.8
-2.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 66215 in Lenexa, KS stood at $1,139 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,584, reflecting a 39.1% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $88,232 today, compared with $80,438 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 42.2% of households, compared with 38.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 51.8% of adults here, versus 48.5% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 66215 covers Lenexa, KS. The median rent here is $1,584/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($88,232/yr), ZIP 66215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 66215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 66215 (Lenexa, KS) is $1,584. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 66215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 66215's median rent of $1,584/mo is $381 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 66215 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66215 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Kansas, ranking #22 out of 66 ZIPs tracked at $1,584/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 66215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,584/mo in ZIP 66215. The local median household income is $88,232/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66215?

Rent in ZIP 66215 has increased 11.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 66215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 66215 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,584/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($88,232/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 66215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 66215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.2% of ZIP 66215 households are renters, while 57.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 66215 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 66215 compare to the rest of Lenexa?

ZIP 66215 is more affordable than Lenexa overall. At $1,584/mo, it's $101 below the Lenexa citywide median of $1,685/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 66215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 66215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,584/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 66215's median household income ($88,232/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 66215 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.1–5.7%
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