True Cost of Renting in Overland Park, KS

Overland Park is Kansas's second-largest city and the dominant suburban municipality in Johnson County — the most affluent county in Kansas and one of the wealthiest in the Midwest. Home to Sprint (now T-Mobile), Netsmart Technologies, and YRC Worldwide, Overland Park blends corporate employment with nationally top-rated school districts in a car-dependent but amenity-rich environment.

Neighborhoods & Average Rents

Downtown Overland Park

Studio:
$950/mo
1 Bed:
$1,200/mo
2 Bed:
$1,700/mo

Overland Park's growing urban core around 79th Street; new apartment developments alongside older commercial buildings. Evergy electric. Farmers market on weekends. More walkable than typical Johnson County suburbs. Blue Valley school district proximity.

Corporate Woods / College Boulevard

1 Bed:
$1,300/mo
2 Bed:
$1,900/mo

Major corporate campus corridor; T-Mobile (Sprint legacy) campus, Cerner/Oracle Health offices, and dozens of tech companies. Luxury apartment complexes targeting corporate professionals. Car-dependent but minutes from employer campuses. Sprint corporate campus is a 5-minute drive from many apartments.

Utility Providers

Electric
Evergy (formerly Westar/KCP&L)
Water
Johnson County Water District No. 1
Internet
Google Fiber, Spectrum, AT&T Fiber

Commute & Transportation

Overland Park is 15 miles south of Kansas City on US-69 (MetcalfAve) and I-435. KCATA Johnson County bus routes provide some transit but most residents drive. I-435 circles the south KC metro, connecting Overland Park to KCMO in 20–25 minutes. Sprint's legacy campus (now T-Mobile) is a major traffic generator on College Blvd. Cerner/Oracle Health's North Campus is also in Overland Park. Johnson County Airport (OJC) is a general aviation facility.

Rental Market Overview

Overland Park is the premium end of the Kansas City metro rental market — prices reflect top-ranked Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission school districts and corporate campus proximity. Google Fiber availability means gigabit internet at $70/month is common. Evergy rates are competitive. The JOCO (Johnson County) renter profile is heavily corporate professional: Sprint/T-Mobile, Cerner, YRC Worldwide, and dozens of professional services firms. For renters with school-age children, Johnson County school districts are a genuine premium worth paying for.

Data last updated: 2026-04

Compare Apartments in Overland Park

Enter your rental options below to see the true all-in monthly cost.

Renting in Overland Park: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Overland Park?
One-bedroom apartments in Overland Park range from $1,200/month in Downtown Overland Park to $1,300/month in Corporate Woods / College Boulevard. Two-bedroom units range from $1,700 to $1,900/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Overland Park?
In Overland Park, electricity is provided by Evergy (formerly Westar/KCP&L), water by Johnson County Water District No. 1, and common internet providers include Google Fiber, Spectrum, AT&T Fiber. Check whether your lease includes water or trash — some buildings bundle these into rent while others charge separately. Always ask the leasing office for the average monthly utility bill before signing.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Overland Park?
Downtown Overland Park is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Overland Park, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,200/month. Overland Park's growing urban core around 79th Street; new apartment developments alongside older commercial buildings. Evergy electric. Farmers market on weekends. More walkable than typical Johnson County suburbs. Blue Valley school district proximity. Remember to factor in commute costs and parking fees when comparing neighborhoods — a cheaper base rent farther from work may cost more overall.
Is Overland Park expensive to rent in?
Overland Park is the premium end of the Kansas City metro rental market — prices reflect top-ranked Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission school districts and corporate campus proximity. Google Fiber availability means gigabit internet at $70/month is common. Use RentCompare to calculate the true all-in cost for any apartment in Overland Park — base rent alone does not tell the full story.

Explore Other Kansas Cities

Kansas CityWichitaAnchorageAKFairbanksAKBirminghamALHuntsvilleAL