Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
11%
Gardner
Gardner, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,278
Population
25,321
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Gardner’s business development keeps rapidly expanding
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Situated in the southwest corner of Johnson County, the city of Gardner is booming in business development – making this area an up-and-coming city and a great place to rent an apartment!
The city was founded on the partition of the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails. Now it’s a vibrant business hub with local restaurants, shops, and supermarkets. Main Street houses the Gardner Historical Museum, which is just a short walking distance from Gardner City Hall and Cornerstone Park.
Residents appreciate the affordable apartments in Gardner, plus the neighborhood golf course, proximity to Interstate 35, schools, and a friendly atmosphere.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$82,785
Average: $95,839
Education
5,998
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,369
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gardner has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Gardner, KS is $1,275 for a studio, $1,277 for one bedroom, $1,473 for two bedrooms, and $1,656 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gardner has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,277/month
597 Sq Ft
House
$2,315/month
1,786 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gardner, KS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
373 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
296 Students
Public
Grades K-8
558 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
523 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
361 Students
Public
Grades K-8
558 Students
Public
Grades K-8
693 Students
Public
Grades K-8
541 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,789 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mildale Farm
- Olathe Prairie Center
- Ernie Miller Nature Center
- Kill Creek Park
- Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.