Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shawnee, KS from $500 (35 Rentals)

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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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Hampton Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Woods

16955-16955 W 68th StShawnee, KS 66217

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Lookout Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lookout Apartments

6212 Slater StMerriam, KS 66202
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Hadley Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Park

5201-5229 Hadley StMission, KS 66202
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Grant 79
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grant 79

9213 W 79th StOverland Park, KS 66204
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Shawnee, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shawnee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shawnee, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Carlyle Apartments in the Elmhurst neighborhood priced from $790. 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 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$790
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$845
The Retreat of ShawneeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$869
Perry 81Pine1BR,1BA$901
The Meadows Apartment Homes KSA41BR,1BA$902
The Reserve at 77 Apartment HomesAmelia1BR,1BA$908
Sun River ApartmentsOne Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Sandstone Apartments2B 1BTH2BR,1BA$995
The Retreat at Mill Creek ApartmentsThe Whispering Water1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee, KS

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shawnee area is the $1.26 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Herrington Park Townhomes in the in the Bonner Loring neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Shawnee apartment is the 2 Bedroom, Finished Basement Model at Woodland Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Bonner Loring 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.
Herrington Park Townhomes4 Bed 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.26
Woodland Townhomes2 Bedroom, Finished Basement2BR,3.5BA$1.21
Prairie Pines TownhomesB12BR,2.5BA$1.10
7804 Eby St, Unit 47804 Eby St1BR,1BA$0.48
Sheridan Ridge TownhomesAmber2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Grant Court2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
The Retreat at Mill Creek ApartmentsThe Grande Oak2BR,2BA$1.26
Grant 79Economy- 2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07
The Meadows Apartment Homes KSA41BR,1BA$1.23

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Getting Around Shawnee, KS

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Carlyle Apartments listed at $840.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee Apartment is $790 at Carlyle 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 $950 at Perry 81.

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 $1,387.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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