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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Heights Studio Apartments | $1,489 | $885 | $1,713 |
| Shawnee Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $775 | $2,134 |
| Shawnee Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $945 | $3,347 |
| Shawnee Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,700 | $2,200 |
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
See all Apartments in Kansas CityThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Shawnee Heights area of Kansas City, KS is a Studio unit found at Malvern Hill Apartment Homes priced from $774. Forest Court Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Shawnee Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $774 |
| Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Mission Manor Apartments | Large 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Mission Road Studios | Renovated | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Fisher Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shawnee Heights area is the $1.25 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Dylan Apartments in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Shawnee Heights apartment is the 2bd/2ba (Zeta) Model at University Villa Apartments starting at $1,349 with a $1.62 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| University Villa Apartments | 2bd/2ba (Zeta) | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Fisher Court | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Woodview Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Vista KC | Vista 04 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Mission Road Studios | Premier | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
| Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Johnson Med Center | One Bedroom Model C | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Mission Manor Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shawnee Heights is at Malvern Hill Apartment Homes listed at $779.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee Heights Apartment is $775 at Forest Court Apartment Homes.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shawnee Heights is starting from $895 at Fisher Court.
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