Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackhawk Neighborhood of Shawnee, KS from $600 (24 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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Summit Shawnee
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Shawnee

7613 Flint StShawnee, KS 66214
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Onyx at 67
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Onyx at 67

6525-6527 Reeder StShawnee, KS 66203
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The Meadows Apartment Homes KS
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$880 - $2,620
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$859 - $2,599
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$21

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$880 - $2,620
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The Meadows Apartment Homes KS

7620 Halsey StLenexa, KS 66216
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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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Blackhawk, Shawnee, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Blackhawk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blackhawk area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Carlyle Apartments priced from $713. The Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Blackhawk apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlyle ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$713
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$845
The Retreat of ShawneeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$894
The Reserve at 77 Apartment HomesBrooke1BR,1BA$963
The Meadows Apartment Homes KSA41BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackhawk, KS

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blackhawk area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Oasis in the in the Historic Overland Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Blackhawk apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath-2 Car Garage with basement Model at Nieman Park Townhouse Duplexes starting at $1,695 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Elmhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blackhawk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oasis2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.91
Nieman Park Townhouse Duplexes2 Bed 1.5 Bath-2 Car Garage with basement2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Grant 79Economy- 2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Shawnee Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Carlyle ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$1.23
Kings Cove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Midland CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The Meadows Apartment Homes KSA51BR,1BA$1.38
The Reserve at 77 Apartment HomesAmelia1BR,1BA$1.36

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Blackhawk, Shawnee, KS

Ranked #12

Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Kansas City, Kansas. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blackhawk Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Blackhawk?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blackhawk is under $1,135.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blackhawk?

The cheapest apartment in Blackhawk is Carlyle Apartments which is listed at $713, while the average apartment in Blackhawk costs $1,638.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blackhawk?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Blackhawk that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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