
Cheap Homes for Rent in Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $900 (6 Rentals)
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4215 Mission Rd

2011 FEDERAL St
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Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Shawnee Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shawnee Heights 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,565 | $995 | $2,000 |
Shawnee Heights 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,386 | $1,750 | $3,200 |
Shawnee Heights 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,047 | $1,795 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
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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 $772. 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 2 | Studio,1BA | $772 |
Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
KCK Apartments | KCK Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shawnee Heights area is the $1.84 price per square foot Style 05 in unit laundry Model at Vista Condominiums in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Shawnee Heights apartment is the 2bd/1ba (Kappa) Model at University Villa Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.53 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. |
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Vista Condominiums | Style 05 in unit laundry | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
University Villa Apartments | 2bd/1ba (Kappa) | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Mission Road Studios | Penthouse | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
Forest Court Apartment Homes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
West 39th Street | BELL | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Citizen | Hiller | Studio ,1BA | $2.61 |
Dylan Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.32 |
KCK Apartments | KCK Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Mission Manor Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee Heights
What type of rentals are currently available in Shawnee Heights?
There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS with pricing that ranges from $775 to $3,119. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shawnee Heights ranging from $995 to $3,200.
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 $995 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,774.
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