Cheap Homes for Rent in Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $800 (2 Rentals)

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Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS

As of June 17, 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 2BR/1.0BA Model at Forest Court Apartment Homes starting at $945 with a $1.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Villa Apartments2bd/2ba (Zeta)2BR,2BA$1.62
Forest Court Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Lloyd Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.35
CitizenGeorge1BR,1BA$2.26
Mission Road StudiosPremierStudio ,1BA$1.57
West 39th StreetBELL1BR,1BA$2.31
Johnson Med CenterOne Bedroom Model C1BR,1BA$2.03
Dylan ApartmentsJunior One BedroomStudio ,1BA$1.98
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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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

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Shawnee Heights?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,250. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shawnee Heights ranging from $850 to $2,249.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shawnee Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shawnee Heights ranges from $850 to $2,249 with an average monthly rent of $1,635.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.