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Overland Park, KS

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A multifaceted suburb on the cusp of Kansas City

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Historic Charming Commuter

Situated about ten miles southwest of Kansas City, Overland Park is a dynamic suburb brimming with vibrant amenities in a laidback locale. Overland Park offers suburban staples like tranquil residential neighborhoods, excellent schools, and the sprawling retail destination Oak Park Mall. However, Overland Park also provides a small-town feel that is most evident in its charming downtown, which features a combination of specialty boutiques and diverse restaurants in historic buildings.

Overland Park is home to numerous metropolitan amenities as well, including the popular Prairiefire complex, which touts countless shops, restaurants, a museum, and a movie theater in a singular, walkable area. The city also contains the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, and the Sprint World Headquarters Campus.

Overland Park residents enjoy an affordable cost of living, along with a wide variety of apartments available for rent. The city is home to Johnson County Community College and sits within close proximity to the University of Missouri-Kansas City Volker Campus and MidAmerica Nazarene University. Commuting from Overland Park is simple with access to I-35, I-435, and U.S. 69.

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The Kansas City skyline from Overland

The popular shopping destination Park Place is located in neighboring Leawood

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Overland Park, KS is $1,284 for a studio, $1,275 for one bedroom, $1,603 for two bedrooms, and $1,990 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Overland Park has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,275/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$2,040/month
1,472 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,193/month
734 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,074/month
1,260 Sq Ft
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Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

11

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.

Schools

Morse Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

346 Students

9
out of 10

Timber Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

576 Students

8
out of 10

Harmony Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

514 Students

8
out of 10

Sunset Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

412 Students

8
out of 10

Cottonwood Point Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

374 Students

8
out of 10

Pleasant Ridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

608 Students

8
out of 10

Harmony Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

521 Students

8
out of 10

Lakewood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

585 Students

7
out of 10

Blue Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

562 Students

7
out of 10

Oxford Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

614 Students

6
out of 10

Blue Valley Southwest High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,014 Students

10
out of 10

Blue Valley West High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,514 Students

9
out of 10

Blue Valley North High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,414 Students

8
out of 10

Blue Valley Northwest High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,344 Students

8
out of 10

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