Cheap Homes for Rent in Johnson County, KS from $300 (31 Rentals)

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property at 6003 W Richards Dr

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

6003 W Richards Dr

ShawneeKS66216
property at 8732 W 70th St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

8732 W 70th St

MerriamKS66204

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property at 11622 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 16

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property at 1140 E Johnston St

$1,600

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$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1140 E Johnston St

OlatheKS66061

Cheapest Available Johnson County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson County, KS is a Studio unit found at The Falls in the Crestview neighborhood priced from $686. Suntree in the Rosedale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FallsS2Q - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$686
SuntreeSTS1Studio,1BA$735
Carlyle ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$804
SouthridgeMidtown1BR,1BA$815
Colonial Gardens1A-Colonial1BR,1BA$835
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$845
Wellington Club & ApartmentsAshbury1BR,1BA$875
The Oasis0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
The Club at Indian Creek Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$907
Clairborne Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, KS

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson County area is the $1.15 price per square foot Emerald (Renovated) Model at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst neighborhood starting from $1,855. The second greatest value Johnson County apartment is the 2x2.5 1300 Model at Moonlight Ridge starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Pinewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnson County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sheridan Ridge TownhomesEmerald (Renovated)2BR,2.5BA$1.15
Moonlight Ridge2x2.5 13002BR,2.5BA$1.23
The AinsleyC13BR,2BA$1.21
London House ApartmentsB1Q - Income Limits Apply2BR,2BA$1.07
Preston Court Apartment HomesNorfolk B2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Lenexa Crossing Apartments2x2c - Glessner2BR,2BA$1.11
The Bridges at Foxridge1x1bsmd1BR,1BA$1.22
Colonial Gardens2A-Colonial2BR,1BA$1.05
Brookridge Country ClubOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson County

What type of rentals are currently available in Johnson County?

There are currently 568 Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, KS with pricing that ranges from $735 to $23,100. There are also 212 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Johnson County ranging from $375 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Johnson County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Johnson County ranges from $375 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,658.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Johnson County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Johnson County range from $1,012 to $6,874, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,350.

Expert Rental Resources

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