Quick answer
Safe suburb, excellent schools, Sprint/T-Mobile campus area, corporate; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Overland Park (KS), Kansas City
Safe suburb, excellent schools, Sprint/T-Mobile campus area, corporate; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Kansas City Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,100/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,390/mo
Median home price
$255K
Avg utilities
$145/mo
City-wide medians. Overland Park (KS) rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Kansas City breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Kansas City
Compare Overland Park (KS) with other popular areas.
Crossroads Arts District
First Fridays art walk, converted warehouses, restaurants, most creative feel; 1BR $1,200–1,600
Plaza / Brookside
Spanish architecture, walkable shopping, upscale restaurants, affluent families; 1BR $1,300–1,800
Westport
Historic entertainment district, bars and music venues, young professionals; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Waldo
Affordable bungalows, neighborhood bar scene, young families moving in; 1BR $950–1,300
Leawood (KS)
Affluent suburb, best schools in metro, upscale shopping, families; 1BR $1,300–1,700
River Market / Downtown
Farmers market, lofts, most urban KC feel, improving rapidly; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Overland Park (KS) a good neighborhood in Kansas City?
Safe suburb, excellent schools, Sprint/T-Mobile campus area, corporate; 1BR $1,100–1,500
What is the rent in Overland Park (KS), Kansas City?
Kansas City citywide median 1BR rent is $1,100/mo. Overland Park (KS) pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Kansas City often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Overland Park (KS) in Kansas City known for?
Safe suburb, excellent schools, Sprint/T-Mobile campus area, corporate; 1BR $1,100–1,500
How does Overland Park (KS) compare to other Kansas City neighborhoods?
Overland Park (KS) is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Kansas City. Other options include Crossroads Arts District, Plaza / Brookside, Westport.
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