Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $600 (30 Rentals)

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Woodview Apartments
$1,267 - $2,237
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18

Woodview Apartments

3124 Woodview Ridge DrKansas City, KS 66103
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The Hudson
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$1,480 - $4,371
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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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2440 S Mill St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2440 S Mill St

2440 S Mill 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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Cielo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Apartments

4132 Fisher StKansas City, KS 66103
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Mission Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Villas

4205-4215 Lloyd 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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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Lloyd Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lloyd Apartments

4200-4214 Lloyd StKansas City, KS 66103

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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 Malvern Hill Apartment Homes priced from $760. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$760
Forest Court Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Mission Road StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$885
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$925
Dylan ApartmentsJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$955
Johnson Med CenterOne Bedroom Model C1BR,1BA$1,025
Lloyd Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,049
The Vista KCStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
University Villa Apartments2bd/2ba (Sigma)2BR,2BA$1,349
West 39th StreetBELL1BR,1BA$1,359

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shawnee Heights area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2bd/2ba (Sigma) Model at University Villa Apartments in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Shawnee Heights apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Lloyd Apartments starting at $1,049 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Roanoke 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.
University Villa Apartments2bd/2ba (Sigma)2BR,2BA$1.57
Lloyd Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.35
CitizenGeorge1BR,1BA$2.26
Mission Road StudiosPremierStudio ,1BA$1.57
Forest Court Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29
West 39th StreetBELL1BR,1BA$2.27
Johnson Med CenterOne Bedroom Model C1BR,1BA$1.86
Dylan ApartmentsJunior One BedroomStudio ,1BA$1.91
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.85
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 2Studio ,1BA$1.85

Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Malvern Hill Apartment Homes listed at $760.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee Heights Apartment is $775 at Forest Court Apartment Homes.

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 $920 at Forest Court Apartment Homes.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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