Central Core

Olathe, KS

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Central Core - Olathe, KS

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Living in the Central Core neighborhood of Olathe, Kansas puts you in the heart of the city's activity, with the downtown area well within walking distance at less than one mile away. Kansas City lies just 20 miles to the north on I-35, giving residents both the energy of a large city and the laid-back style of a smaller community.

Take a stroll to the business district of East Santa Fe Street from your apartment, and stop at Mom's Kitchen for a hearty breakfast. The neighborhood celebrates the end of the work week each month during Fourth Fridays at Johnson County Square. The event features live music, shopping discounts, and fun activities for all ages. For java and a jammin' good time, treat yourself to the music of local bands while enjoying a cappuccino from Kansas Coffee Cafe.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Central Core is $1,109 for a studio, $1,086 for one bedroom, $1,306 for two bedrooms, and $1,432 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Core has increased by 5.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 509 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,109/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 614 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,086/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 853 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,306/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,064 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,432/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

17

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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 February 2025.