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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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60 West Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

60 West Apartments

11115 W 60th StShawnee, KS 66203
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Barton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barton Crossing

6117 Barton AveShawnee, KS 66203
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The Oasis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oasis

10900 Oasis CtShawnee, KS 66203
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The Onyx at 67
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Onyx at 67

6525-6527 Reeder StShawnee, KS 66203

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Summit Shawnee
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Shawnee

7613 Flint StShawnee, KS 66214
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Hampton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Woods

16955-16955 W 68th StShawnee, KS 66217
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Pinegate West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinegate West

6506-6510 Barton CirShawnee, KS 66203
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Beyond the City Limits: Where to Find Your Perfect Apartment in the Kansas City Metro

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Shawnee, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shawnee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shawnee, KS is a 2 Beds unit found at Carlyle Apartments in the Elmhurst neighborhood priced from $781. The Village Apartments in the East Overland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shawnee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlyle ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$781
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$845
SANDSTONE APARTMENTS1B 1B 2F W/D1BR,1BA$925
Wind River Lodge Apartments & TownhomesLonghorn1BR,1BA$973
SUN RIVER1B 1B 1F R W/D1BR,1BA$982
The Oasis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Greens at ShawneeCustom Deluxe III1BR,1BA$1,025
The Retreat of ShawneeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,026
Midland CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
Georgetown ApartmentsS2 ArtisanStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee, KS

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shawnee area is the $1.09 price per square foot Emerald Model at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst neighborhood starting from $1,767. The second greatest value Shawnee apartment is the Split level Duplex Model at Mullin Rentals-Duplexes starting at $1,895 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Stonecreek of Parkhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shawnee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sheridan Ridge TownhomesEmerald2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Mullin Rentals-DuplexesSplit level Duplex3BR,2BA$1.31
Park Edge ApartmentsCandelabra3BR,2BA$1.24
Summit ShawneeThe Willow3BR,2BA$1.38
Princeton CourtTwo Bedroom Town Home2BR,2.5BA$1.34
The Onyx at 67Emerald 22BR,2BA$1.27
Shawnee Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
GRANT COURT1B 1B 1F R W/D1BR,1BA$1.37
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Wind River Lodge Apartments & TownhomesLonghorn1BR,1BA$1.37

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

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A KC Expert's Top Recommendations for College Neighborhoods in Kansas City

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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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Shawnee, KS
Population: 65,845

Ranked #567

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shawnee Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shawnee?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shawnee is at Georgetown Apartments listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee Apartment is $845 at The Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shawnee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shawnee is starting from $781 at Carlyle Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shawnee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shawnee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hedge Lane Apartments and starts from $1,456.

Expert Rental Resources

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