ZIP Code · KS

ZIP 66215

Part of Lenexa, KS

Pop. 25,960·Johnson County·24th most expensive ZIP in Kansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,621/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$311

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 66215 · $1,621

More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 66215 usually run 2.1% below trend in January and 2.4% above it in August, about $73 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 66215 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Kansas

Rent in ZIP 66215 changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,232) is $2,206 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,030); a 4-bedroom is $2,420.

Rank in Lenexa

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Lenexa.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 66214, 2 miles away, rents for 26% less ($1,201/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 66215. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,452/yr

At $1,621/mo median

Location

CityLenexa

StateKS

CountyJohnson County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.2% 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

$1,157 → $1,621

up 40.1%

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 $1,157 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,621, reflecting a 40.1% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 66215 covers Lenexa, KS. The median rent here is $1,621/mo as of October 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 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,621/mo in ZIP 66215. The local median household income is $88,232/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 66215?

Rent in ZIP 66215 has risen 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 66215?

Asking rents in ZIP 66215 are usually lowest in January, about 2.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 2.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $73 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 66215 compare to other ZIPs in Kansas?

ZIP 66215 is one of the pricier among Kansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #24 of 70 at $1,621/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 66215 changed +4.2%, against a typical +4.1% across the 55 Kansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.