Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $700 (54 Rentals)

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Lloyd Apartments
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Lloyd Apartments

4200-4214 Lloyd StKansas City, KS 66103
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Springfield Park
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3815 Springfield StKansas City, KS 66103
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4132 Fisher StKansas City, KS 66103
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4117 Adams StKansas City, KS 66103
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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 Malvern Hill Apartment Homes priced from $748. Mission Road Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Shawnee Heights apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 1Studio,1BA$748
Mission Road StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$800
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$875
Pickwick PlazaFlatStudio,1BA$916
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - StudioStudio,1BA$925
The Newbernnwb-0bT08Studio,1BA$995
Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$999
The HelmS2-1Studio,1BA$1,018
Dylan ApartmentsJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,019
Woodview ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1,079

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shawnee Heights area is the $1.72 price per square foot Richard and Conover - 2 Bedrooms Model at Unity Lofts in the in the Crown Center neighborhood starting from $1,793. The second greatest value Shawnee Heights apartment is the Style 05 in unit laundry Model at Vista Condominiums starting at $1,750 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Roanoke 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.
Unity LoftsRichard and Conover - 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.72
Vista CondominiumsStyle 05 in unit laundry2BR,2BA$1.84
Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Johnson Med Center2x12BR,1BA$1.78
West Side Lofts2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Woodview ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1.45
Artisan KCEmery Lofts - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.45
The Newbernnwb-1bT031BR,1BA$1.74
Mission Manor Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.75
Malvern Hill Apartment HomesSTUDIO 2Studio ,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood in Kansas City, KS

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shawnee Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shawnee Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shawnee Heights is at Malvern Hill Apartment Homes listed at $748.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shawnee Heights Apartment is $875 at Mission Manor Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shawnee Heights is starting from $999 at Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC.

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