Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Lenexa
Lenexa, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,415
Population
59,657
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A pet-friendly suburb perfect for families in northeast Kansas
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Located 14 miles southeast of Kansas City, Lenexa is one of Kansas’s premier family-friendly cities. Residents enjoy access to big city amenities and attractions in Kansas City, such as local restaurants, bars, historic theaters, and major sports arenas. Commuters and frequent travelers appreciate Lenexa’s proximity to several interstate highways, as long as the quick commute to the Kansas City International Airport, located 32 miles north.
The Shawnee Mission Park is a community staple and is the most-visited park in the state. Explore the lake, swimming beach, nature trails, dog park, golf course, mountain biking and hiking trails, and the Theatre in the Park. Enjoy live community performances at the Theater on the park’s lush lawn that’s fun for the whole family, including your furry friends.
Conveniences run far and wide in Lenexa, such as Oak Park Mall, offering retailers and a variety of restaurants with even more dining and shopping options surrounding the mall. Discover luxury apartments and affordable rentals in this family-friendly, community-focused suburb.
Explore the City
The Virginia School, a one-room schoolhouse built in 1877, is located in Lenexa.
Lenexa's history is on display at the Legler Barn Museum & Depot in Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park.
Ducks on the lake at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park.
City Center Lenexa is a prime 69-acre mixed-use development.
Hike one of the beautiful green spaces Lenexa has to offer.
Enjoy the many walking trails along the lakesides at the 240-acre Black Hoof Park in Lenexa.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$97,624
Average: $121,536
Education
27,070
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
34,557
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lenexa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lenexa, KS is $1,335 for a studio, $1,406 for one bedroom, $1,677 for two bedrooms, and $2,163 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lenexa has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,406/month
792 Sq Ft
House
$2,620/month
1,734 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,244/month
510 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,257/month
1,597 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lenexa, KS is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
594 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
312 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
629 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shawnee Mission Park
- Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
- Ernie Miller Nature Center
- Wonderscope Children's Museum
- Olathe Prairie Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
Top Apartments in Lenexa
Houses for Rent in Lenexa
Property Management Companies in Lenexa, KS
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Greystar
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BH
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AMG Commercial Realty
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Tenle LLC
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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.