Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $600 (37 Rentals)

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Woodview Apartments
$1,290 - $2,317
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodview Apartments

3124 Woodview Ridge DrKansas City, KS 66103
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The Hudson
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$1,415 - $3,085
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The Hudson

3600 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66103
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Springfield Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Park

3815 Springfield StKansas City, KS 66103
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Fisher Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fisher Court

4138 Fisher StKansas City, KS 66103
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2440 S Mill St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2440 S Mill St

2440 S Mill StKansas City, KS 66103
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Cielo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Apartments

4132 Fisher StKansas City, KS 66103
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Johnson Med Center
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Johnson Med Center

3808 Booth St 2Kansas City, KS 66103
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Lloyd Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lloyd Apartments

4200-4214 Lloyd StKansas City, KS 66103

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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West 39th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West 39th Street

3895 State Line RdKansas City, MO 64111
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Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shawnee Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shawnee Heights area of Kansas City, KS is a Studio unit found at Mission Road Studios priced from $885. Mission Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Shawnee Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Road StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$885
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$925
Forest Court Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$945
Johnson Med CenterOne Bedroom Model C1BR,1BA$1,068
2610 West 42nd Avenue2610 West 42nd Avenue - 62BR,1BA$1,095
The Vista KCStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
CitizenHillerStudio,1BA$1,324
Woodview ApartmentsSpruce1BR,1BA$1,336
University Villa Apartments2bd/2ba (Sigma)2BR,2BA$1,349
West 39th StreetBELL1BR,1BA$1,352

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shawnee Heights area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2610 West 42nd Avenue - 6 Model at 2610 West 42nd Avenue in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Shawnee Heights apartment is the 2bd/2ba (Omega) Model at University Villa Apartments starting at $1,349 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Westport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shawnee Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2610 West 42nd Avenue2610 West 42nd Avenue - 62BR,1BA$1.22
University Villa Apartments2bd/2ba (Omega)2BR,2BA$1.59
Woodview ApartmentsSpruce1BR,1BA$1.58
Forest Court Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Mission Road StudiosPremierStudio ,1BA$1.57
West 39th StreetBELL1BR,1BA$2.26
Johnson Med CenterOne Bedroom Model C1BR,1BA$1.94
CitizenHillerStudio ,1BA$2.50
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.85
The Vista KCStudioStudio ,1BA$2.41

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shawnee Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shawnee Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shawnee Heights is at Mission Road Studios listed at $885.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee Heights Apartment is $925 at Mission Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shawnee Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shawnee Heights is starting from $945 at Forest Court Apartment Homes.

Expert Rental Resources

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