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3829 Main St

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Shawnee Mission, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shawnee Mission Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shawnee Mission, KS is a Studio unit found at The Falls in the Crestview neighborhood priced from $673. 3416 Wyandotte - Studio W in the Westport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shawnee Mission apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FallsS2Q - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$673
3416 Wyandotte - Studio WStuW_0x1Studio,1BA$675
3721 Broadway3721 Broadway Blvd - 21Studio,1BA$675
Santa Fe Village8517 Holmes RdStudio,1BA$730
Suntree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
The Flats on 39thA11BR,1BA$750
Del Montedelm0bA1Studio,1BA$765
Forest Court Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Westport Central301w-0beStudio,1BA$775
Ambassadoramb0T01Studio,1BA$780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Mission, KS and Nearby

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shawnee Mission area is the $1.10 price per square foot Amber Model at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst neighborhood starting from $1,558. The second greatest value Shawnee Mission apartment is the Sycamore Model at Park Edge starting at $1,224 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Stonecreek of Parkhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shawnee Mission apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sheridan Ridge TownhomesAmber2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Park EdgeSycamore2BR,2BA$1.06
London House ApartmentsB2Q - Income Limits Apply2BR,2BA$1.07
Park SouthThe Alder1BR,1.5BA$1.03
3813 Central St, Unit 3S3813 Central St2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Fox Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.08
SouthridgeFairway2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Colonial Gardens2A-Colonial2BR,1BA$1.05
Ellison ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.02
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee Mission

What type of rentals are currently available in Shawnee Mission?

There are currently 1167 Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Mission, KS with pricing that ranges from $671 to $11,496. There are also 289 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shawnee Mission ranging from $285 to $5,775.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shawnee Mission?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shawnee Mission ranges from $285 to $5,775 with an average monthly rent of $2,306.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shawnee Mission?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shawnee Mission range from $1,075 to $11,496, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $5,775. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,948.

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