Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $600 (21 Rentals)

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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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Lloyd Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lloyd Apartments

4200-4214 Lloyd 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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4117 The Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4117 The Flats

4117 Adams StKansas City, KS 66103

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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 1 Bed unit found at Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC priced from $800. Malvern Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable Shawnee Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC1bed/1bath (duplex)1BR,1BA$800
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$867
Johnson Med CenterOne Bedroom Model C1BR,1BA$868
Mission Road StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$875
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shawnee Heights area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2b1b925F Model at 4117 The Flats in the in the The Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Shawnee Heights apartment is the VOLKER Model at West 39th Street starting at $1,713 with a $1.86 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.
4117 The Flats2b1b925F2BR,1BA$1.22
West 39th StreetVOLKER2BR,2BA$1.86
University Villa Apartments2bd/2ba (Zeta)2BR,2BA$1.56
Forest Court Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Woodview ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1.62
Vista CondominiumsVISTA 04 P1BR,1BA$2.06
Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC1bed/1bath (duplex)1BR,1BA$1.33
Johnson Med CenterOne Bedroom Model C1BR,1BA$1.58
Dylan ApartmentsJunior One BedroomStudio ,1BA$1.80
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.75

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood in Kansas City, KS

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $867.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee Heights Apartment is $800 at Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC.

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 $900 at Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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