Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Olathe, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Olathe rent stands today
Olathe, KS rent rose 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $126 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged recently.
Compared to national trends
Olathe rent sits essentially even with the $1,900/month national median, offering a market that aligns closely with national pricing and includes 88 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Olathe rent for $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,104/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,438/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,098/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,800/month. The 3-bedroom median of $2,098/month reflects a large share of the inventory at nearly 40%.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Olathe, KS, Foxfield rents fell 53.7% year over year to $1,250/month across 18 rentals, contrasting with Water Works where rents rose 87.2% to $2,195/month. These shifts show strong local variation against the citywide rise of 5.7%.
Median rent
Median rent in Olathe
$1,899/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Olathe is $1,899 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Olathe
88
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Olathe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Olathe, KS
Average rent prices in Olathe have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Olathe, KS
Rent prices in Olathe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Olathe is $1,466, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Olathe run $1,107 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | No Change |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,103 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,437 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,097 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Core | $2,042 | |
Copper Creek | $1,995 | |
Havencroft | $1,645 | |
Mulberry Hills | $1,645 | |
North Ridge | $1,712 | |
Ridgeview | $1,595 | |
Ridgeview South | $2,195 | |
Rolling Ridge | $2,100 | |
Two Trails | $1,850 | |
Water Works | $2,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,466 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $2,195 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $525 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,103
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
North Ridge
Average rent
$1,712
Water Works
Average rent
$2,195
Central Core
Average rent
$2,042
Ridgeview
Average rent
$1,595
Havencroft
Average rent
$1,645
Ridgeview South
Average rent
$2,195
Two Trails
Average rent
$1,850
Rolling Ridge
Average rent
$2,100
Copper Creek
Average rent
$1,995
Mulberry Hills
Average rent
$1,645
Apartments
Average rent
$1,466
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$525
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Olathe, KS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Olathe, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Olathe and Belton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Olathe
Equal to the the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Olathe, KS is 25% higher than the median rent in Belton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,524
6%$1,299
2%$1,199
1%$1,350
5%$1,692
7%$1,634
12%$1,870
1%$1,900
7%$1,999
5%$1,285
6%$1,555
9%$900
37%Discover rentals in Olathe, KS
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Olathe
14408 W 123rd Ter #G, Olathe, KS 66062
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
Verified
600 S Harrison St, Olathe, KS 66061
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,168
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Olathe
2 beds
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
Verified
15901 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,081–$2,233
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olathe
25484 W 114th Ct, Olathe, KS 66061
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,900
House for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
House for rent in Olathe
19315 W 109th Pl, Olathe, KS 66061
4 beds
3 baths
$4,400
House for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olathe
19343 W 109th Pl, Olathe, KS 66061
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olathe
19253 W 110th Ter, Olathe, KS 66061
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
Verified
13350 South Greenwood Street, Olathe, KS 66062
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
15901 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,081–$2,233
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1890 N Lennox St, Olathe, KS 66061
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$2,567
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
13825 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 66215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$3,654
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
1d ago
Verified
1890 N Lennox St, Olathe, KS 66061
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$2,567
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,360
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,570
House for rent
Available Oct 14
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Sep 11
1d ago
Verified
15901 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,081–$2,233
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
600 S Harrison St, Olathe, KS 66061
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,168
Apartment for rent
3d ago
515 S Clairborne Rd, Olathe, KS 66062
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,360
House for rent
Available Sep 10
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Frequently asked questions for Olathe, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Olathe rental market.
How much is rent in Olathe?
The average rent in Olathe is $1,899 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Olathe?
Average rent prices in Olathe have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Olathe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Olathe is roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Olathe?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Olathe are Ridgeview ($1,595/mo), Havencroft ($1,645/mo), and Mulberry Hills ($1,645/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Olathe?
To comfortably afford rent in Olathe, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Olathe?
December offers the best rental deals in Olathe, with rents running about 9% lower than May's peak prices. December is also the least competitive month with lower demand compared to available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).