Olathe

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Olathe, KS

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A quiet, family-friendly environment right outside of Kansas City.

Family-Friendly Commuter Schools Parks

Located in Johnson County, Olathe spans 61 square miles as Kansas' fourth-most populous city. The area features outdoor recreation spots including Lake Olathe and Cedar Lake, along with numerous parks and trails throughout the community. The rental market offers various housing options across different neighborhoods. Current rental rates range from $1,092 for studios to $2,021 for three-bedroom homes, reflecting a year-over-year increase of approximately 4.4%.

Founded in 1857, Olathe - derived from a Shawnee word - has grown into a significant suburban hub. The city houses major employers including Garmin's headquarters, Honeywell, and Farmers Insurance Group. Notable attractions include Black Bob Park and the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm, the last remaining stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail still at its original location. The city hosts regular community events and festivals throughout the year. Residents appreciate the extensive trail system and the convenient 30-minute drive to downtown Kansas City.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Olathe, KS is $1,120 for a studio, $1,223 for one bedroom, $1,450 for two bedrooms, and $2,009 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olathe has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,223/month
699 Sq Ft
House
$2,557/month
1,868 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,257/month
1,452 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Olathe, KS

Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

7

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Regency Place Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

419 Students

Arbor Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

501 Students

Forest View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

451 Students

Madison Place Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

394 Students

Prairie Center Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

390 Students

Prairie Trail Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

754 Students

Frontier Trail Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

676 Students

California Trail Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

592 Students

Mission Trail Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

666 Students

Chisholm Trail Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

607 Students

Olathe Northwest High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,952 Students

Olathe North Sr High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,230 Students

Olathe East Sr High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,903 Students

Olathe South Sr High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,841 Students

Millcreek Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ernie Miller Nature Center
  • Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
  • Olathe Prairie Center
  • Shawnee Mission Park
  • Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

Military Bases

Airports

  • Kansas City International

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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 November 2025.