Rent in Olathe, KS
Across Olathe's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,672 a month, with figures from $1,163–$1,800. The highest typical rent is in 66063 ($1,740) and the lowest in 66061 ($1,322). Owner-occupied homes in Johnson County pay about 1.14% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $763–$1,460 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,458 | $963–$1,590 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,672 | $1,163–$1,800 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $2,173 | $1,633–$2,350 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $2,554 | $1,954–$2,820 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Olathe ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Olathe, KS?
- About $1,672 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,163–$1,800. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Olathe, KS?
- About $1,458 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $963–$1,590. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Olathe, KS?
- About $2,173 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,633–$2,350. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Olathe, KS?
- About $1,350 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $763–$1,460. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Olathe, KS?
- About $2,554 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,954–$2,820. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Olathe ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 66063 has the highest typical rent at $1,740 a month, and 66061 the lowest at $1,322.
- What is the property tax rate in Olathe, KS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Johnson County pay a typical 1.14% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Olathe rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).