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Lenexa, KS

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A pet-friendly suburb perfect for families in northeast Kansas

Suburb Family-Friendly Parks Lake Golf Convenient

Located 14 miles southeast of Kansas City, Lenexa is one of Kansas’s premier family-friendly cities. Residents enjoy access to big city amenities and attractions in Kansas City, such as local restaurants, bars, historic theaters, and major sports arenas. Commuters and frequent travelers appreciate Lenexa’s proximity to several interstate highways, as long as the quick commute to the Kansas City International Airport, located 32 miles north.

The Shawnee Mission Park is a community staple and is the most-visited park in the state. Explore the lake, swimming beach, nature trails, dog park, golf course, mountain biking and hiking trails, and the Theatre in the Park. Enjoy live community performances at the Theater on the park’s lush lawn that’s fun for the whole family, including your furry friends.

Conveniences run far and wide in Lenexa, such as Oak Park Mall, offering retailers and a variety of restaurants with even more dining and shopping options surrounding the mall. Discover luxury apartments and affordable rentals in this family-friendly, community-focused suburb.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lenexa, KS is $1,295 for a studio, $1,343 for one bedroom, $1,605 for two bedrooms, and $2,107 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lenexa has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,343/month
792 Sq Ft
House
$2,397/month
1,657 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,052/month
1,523 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

39

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

Manchester Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

594 Students

7
out of 10

Lenexa Hills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

312 Students

7
out of 10

Mill Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

629 Students

6
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.