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Leawood, KS

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The comforts of the suburbs with Kansas City at your fingertips

Suburb Commuter Interstate Golf Shopping Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Upscale

Leawood is a large suburban community located about fifteen miles south of Downtown Kansas City right on the Missouri state line. Boasting an exceptionally low crime rate and superb public schools, Leawood has become one of the area’s most popular choices for commuters raising families. The local rental market features a diverse selection of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, with options available to suit any taste lifestyle. While the close proximity to Kansas City makes it easy to take advantage of one of the region’s most exciting shopping, dining, and entertainment scenes, the west side of Leawood features a fairly large retail district anchored by the Town Center Plaza. Locals also enjoy a huge selection of parks and golf courses, providing endless opportunities to spend quality time outdoors.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Leawood, KS is $1,796 for one bedroom, $2,190 for two bedrooms, and $3,739 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leawood has increased by 5.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,796/month
917 Sq Ft
House
$2,850/month
1,872 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Mission Trail Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

402 Students

9
out of 10

Leawood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

567 Students

7
out of 10

Prairie Star Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

386 Students

7
out of 10

Leawood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

459 Students

7
out of 10

Prairie Star Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

443 Students

7
out of 10

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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.