Cheap Homes for Rent in the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $900 (7 Rentals)

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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 Mission Road Studios priced from $885. Mission Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Shawnee Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Road StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$885
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$925
Forest Court Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shawnee Heights area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2610 West 42nd Avenue - 6 Model at 2610 West 42nd Avenue in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Shawnee Heights apartment is the 2bd/2ba (Omega) Model at University Villa Apartments starting at $1,349 with a $1.59 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.
2610 West 42nd Avenue2610 West 42nd Avenue - 62BR,1BA$1.22
University Villa Apartments2bd/2ba (Omega)2BR,2BA$1.59
Forest Court Apartment Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
CitizenGeorge1BR,1BA$2.26
Mission Road StudiosPremierStudio ,1BA$1.57
West 39th StreetBELL1BR,1BA$2.08
Johnson Med CenterOne Bedroom Model C1BR,1BA$2.02
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.85
The Vista KCStudioStudio ,1BA$2.41
The HudsonS-1Studio ,1BA$3.55

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Shawnee Heights?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS with pricing that ranges from $775 to $4,250. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shawnee Heights ranging from $999 to $3,000.

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 $999 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,976.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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