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Forest Court Apartment Homes
1006 Forest CtKansas City, KS 66103
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $600 (27 Rentals)
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1420 W 37th Ave
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Mission Road Studios
4326 Mission RdKansas City, KS 66103
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Dylan Apartments
3550 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66103
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Mission Manor Apartments
4121-4127 Thompson StKansas City, KS 66103
1901 Olathe Blvd
Kansas CityKS66103
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The Vista KC
3838 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66103
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University Villa Apartments
2966 Francis StKansas City, KS 66103
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Woodview Apartments
3124 Woodview Ridge DrKansas City, KS 66103
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The Hudson
3600 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66103
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Springfield Park
3815 Springfield StKansas City, KS 66103
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Malvern Hill Apartment Homes
3942 Adams StKansas City, KS 66103
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Lloyd Apartments
4200-4214 Lloyd StKansas City, KS 66103
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Fisher Court
4138 Fisher StKansas City, KS 66103
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Boulevard at the Med Center
1919 Olathe BlvdKansas City, KS 66103
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Cielo Apartments
4132 Fisher StKansas City, KS 66103
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Mission Park Apartments
4119 Mission RdKansas City, KS 66103
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Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC
4205-4215 Lloyd StKansas City, KS 66103
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4117 Adams StKansas City, KS 66103
4208 Lloyd St
Kansas CityKS66103
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Westwood and Adams Duplex Apartments
4209 Adams StKansas City, KS 66103
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Eaton Street Apartments
2941-3051 Eaton StKansas City, KS 66103
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Johnson Med Center
3808 Booth St 2Kansas City, KS 66103
2015 S 14th St
Kansas CityKS66103
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Citizen
3939 State Line RdKansas City, MO 64111
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Muehlebach & Bakers Corner Apartments
1800-1816 W 41st StKansas City, MO 64111
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West 39th Street
3895 State Line RdKansas City, MO 64111
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Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shawnee Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Heights Studio Apartments | $1,421 | $885 | $1,733 |
| Shawnee Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $775 | $2,353 |
| Shawnee Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $945 | $4,250 |
| Shawnee Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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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 $749. 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 |
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| Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Mission Road Studios | Renovated | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Dylan Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| Mission Manor Apartments | Large 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Vista KC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Johnson Med Center | One Bedroom Model C | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Woodview Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,211 |
| University Villa Apartments | 2bd/2ba (Zeta) | 2BR,2BA | $1,349 |
| Citizen | Brock | Studio,1BA | $1,352 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shawnee Heights area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2bd/2ba (Zeta) Model at University Villa Apartments in the in the Westport neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Shawnee Heights apartment is the Maple Model at Woodview Apartments starting at $1,211 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Rosedale 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. |
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| University Villa Apartments | 2bd/2ba (Zeta) | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Woodview Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Citizen | George | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Mission Road Studios | Premier | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
| West 39th Street | ROSELAWN | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Johnson Med Center | One Bedroom Model C | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Dylan Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
| Mission Manor Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
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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 $749.
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.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shawnee Heights is starting from $945 at Forest Court Apartment Homes.
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