Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Olathe, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Olathe rent stands today
Olathe, KS rent rose 19.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month matching the peak rent level. Renters today are paying $178 more per month on average than last year, with a 4.7% increase month over month.
Compared to national trends
Olathe sits 2.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it just above the national average in rental cost with 78 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Olathe have a median rent of $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms $1,096/month, 2-bedrooms $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms $2,195/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,798/month. This range shows the variety of rental options by bedroom count in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Southglen rents fell 50.7% year over year to $1,921/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 19.0% rise. This decline marks a distinct local trend within the broader Olathe market.
Median rent
Median rent in Olathe
$1,995/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Olathe is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Olathe
78
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Olathe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Olathe, KS
Average rent prices in Olathe have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,299, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Olathe run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,337.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | 6% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,096 | 4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 2% |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,797 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arrowhead | $1,647 | |
Central Core | $1,925 | |
Foxfield | $1,495 | |
Havencroft | $2,075 | |
Millcreek | $1,803 | |
North Ridge | $1,811 | |
Ridgeview | $1,811 | |
Ridgeview South | $1,752 | |
Water Works | $1,895 | |
Westerfield | $1,824 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,299 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,340 | 32% | - | |
Houses | $2,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $432 | 24% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,096
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Central Core
Average rent
$1,925
Water Works
Average rent
$1,895
Ridgeview
Average rent
$1,811
North Ridge
Average rent
$1,811
Arrowhead
Average rent
$1,647
Havencroft
Average rent
$2,075
Ridgeview South
Average rent
$1,752
Westerfield
Average rent
$1,824
Millcreek
Average rent
$1,803
Foxfield
Average rent
$1,495
Apartments
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,340
Last 30 days
32%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$432
Last 30 days
24%
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
2%higher than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Olathe, KS is 19% higher than the median rent in Belton, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,683
5%$1,420
6%$1,200
7%$1,350
1%$1,622
14%$1,598
8%$1,730
10%$2,300
22%$1,810
4%$1,320
6%$1,447
14%$972
Discover rentals in Olathe, KS
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Olathe
14408 W 123rd Ter #B, Olathe, KS 66062
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
Verified
600 S Harrison St, Olathe, KS 66061
1–3 beds
1 bath
$899
Apartment for rent
3d ago
400 W Poplar St, Olathe, KS 66061
1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
15901 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olathe
11009 S Millstone Dr, Olathe, KS 66061
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Central Core apartment for rent in Olathe
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olathe
20177 W 108th St #1, Olathe, KS 66061
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,750
$3,595
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 15
3d ago
16894 S Bell Rd, Olathe, KS 66062
3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,413–$3,520
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
13h ago
Verified
13350 South Greenwood Street, Olathe, KS 66062
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
13825 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 66215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$3,953
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 18
3d ago
Verified
1890 N Lennox St, Olathe, KS 66061
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,254–$3,061
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
15901 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,299
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1890 N Lennox St, Olathe, KS 66061
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,254–$3,061
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,320
$2,150
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 13
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,555
$2,455
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,790
House for rent
Available May 16
34m ago
Verified
13825 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 66215
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,851–$3,810
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
3d ago
Verified
1890 N Lennox St, Olathe, KS 66061
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,254–$3,061
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
15901 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,299
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
600 S Harrison St, Olathe, KS 66061
1–3 beds
1 bath
$899
Apartment 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 $1,995 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Olathe?
Average rent prices in Olathe have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does Olathe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Olathe is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Olathe?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Olathe are Foxfield ($1,495/mo), Arrowhead ($1,647/mo), and Ridgeview South ($1,752/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?
One-bedroom apartments in Olathe averaged around $1,400 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,700 monthly. The Kansas City suburb shows higher pricing for one-bedrooms compared to two-bedrooms on a per-room basis, reflecting strong demand for smaller units.
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).