Rent in Overland Park, KS at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,358$16,296 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,546 (+13.8%)How much rent can you afford in Overland Park, KS?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Overland Park, KS by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,095 | $13,140 | $43,800 | $21.06/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,197 | $14,364 | $47,880 | $23.02/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,358 | $16,296 | $54,320 | $26.12/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,769 | $21,228 | $70,760 | $34.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,103 | $25,236 | $84,120 | $40.44/hr |
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Rent in Overland Park, KS: common questions
How much is rent going up in Overland Park, KS in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,546 for a two-bedroom, up 13.8% from $1,358. A one-bedroom goes from $1,197 to $1,366, a studio from $1,095 to $1,257.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Overland Park, KS?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,197 for a one-bedroom and $1,358 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,296 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Overland Park, KS?
To keep a $1,358 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.12 an hour, or $54,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,197 takes $23.02 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Overland Park, KS?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,095, one bedroom $1,197, two $1,358, three $1,769 and four $2,103 a month.
Is rent affordable in Overland Park, KS?
For the typical household, earning $104,834 a year ($8,736 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,358 takes 15.5% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,358 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.12 an hour.