Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Olathe, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Olathe rent stands today
Olathe, KS rent rose 11.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,008/month. Renters today are paying $205 more per month on average than last year, despite a 4.0% month-over-month decline from the peak in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Olathe runs 4.0% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 77 rentals available.
Price ranges
Houses in Olathe rent for a median of $2,395/month while apartments are $1,386/month. Bedroom medians range from $1,107/month for 1-bed units to $2,849/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms making up the largest share of rentals at 40.2%.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rolling Ridge rents climbed 165.5% year over year to $2,445/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 11.9% rise. Meanwhile, Southglen rents fell 56.5% to $1,695/month, marking a significant local divergence.
Median rent
Median rent in Olathe
$2,008/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Olathe is $2,008 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $78 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Olathe
77
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Olathe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Olathe, KS
Average rent prices in Olathe have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,386, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Olathe run $1,107 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | No Change | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,107 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,425 |  1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,197 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,849 | 3% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Core | $1,420 | |
Fairview | $2,314 | |
Forest View | $2,029 | |
Havencroft | $1,729 | |
Millcreek | $1,737 | |
North Ridge | $1,695 | |
Ridgeview | $2,171 | |
Ridgeview South | $1,450 | |
Water Works | $1,695 | |
Westerfield | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,386 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,830 | 16% | - | |
Houses | $2,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $445 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,107
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,849
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Central Core
Average rent
$1,420
Ridgeview South
Average rent
$1,450
Water Works
Average rent
$1,695
Ridgeview
Average rent
$2,171
Havencroft
Average rent
$1,729
Westerfield
Average rent
$1,750
North Ridge
Average rent
$1,695
Fairview
Average rent
$2,314
Millcreek
Average rent
$1,737
Forest View
Average rent
$2,029
Apartments
Average rent
$1,386
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,830
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$445
Last 30 days
9%
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
4%higher than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Olathe, KS is 20% higher than the median rent in Belton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,450
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9%$1,350
3%$1,777
5%$1,634
16%$1,766
7%$2,000
9%$1,997
4%$1,317
1%$1,495
8%$900
3%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
16h ago
Verified
600 S Harrison St, Olathe, KS 66061
1–3 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1h ago
400 W Poplar St, Olathe, KS 66061
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$995
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
15901 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,243–$2,509
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Olathe
25484 W 114th Ct, Olathe, KS 66061
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olathe
4 beds
5 baths
$3,695
House for rent
Available Nov 28
1d ago
16894 S Bell Rd, Olathe, KS 66062
3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,368–$3,520
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olathe
3 beds
3 baths
$2,925
$2,815
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
13350 South Greenwood Street, Olathe, KS 66062
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
13825 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 66215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,508–$3,946
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
21h ago
Verified
15901 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,243–$2,509
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1890 N Lennox St, Olathe, KS 66061
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,107–$2,777
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1890 N Lennox St, Olathe, KS 66061
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,107–$2,777
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,780
$2,410
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,115
$1,980
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 23
2h ago
Verified
13825 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 66215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,508–$3,946
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
21h ago
Verified
15901 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,287–$2,403
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
13825 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 66215
3 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
12h ago
515 S Clairborne Rd, Olathe, KS 66062
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olathe
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
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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 $2,008 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Olathe?
Average rent prices in Olathe have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Olathe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Olathe is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $78 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Olathe?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Olathe are Central Core ($1,420/mo), Ridgeview South ($1,450/mo), and Water Works ($1,695/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Olathe?
To comfortably afford rent in Olathe, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Olathe?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Olathe average around $1,320/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,600/month.
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).