
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $700 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Shawnee Heights area of Kansas City.


Mission Road Studios

Mission Manor Apartments

Dylan Apartments

4318-4318.5-43185 Pearl St

4201 S Minnie St

The Helm

2554-2560 W 47th Ave

Johnson Med Center

Woodview Apartments

University Villa Apartments

4033-4035 Springfield St

4314-4314.5-43145 Pearl St

2908 W 44th Ave

4210 Lloyd St

Pickwick Plaza

Artisan KC

West Side Lofts

Flashcube Apartments

Lofts at Union Hill
Shawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shawnee Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shawnee Heights Studio Apartments | $1,379 | $800 | $1,836 |
Shawnee Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $775 | $3,454 |
Shawnee Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,000 | $4,680 |
Shawnee Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,677 | $1,800 | $3,558 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shawnee Heights Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
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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 $725. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 1 | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Mission Road Studios | Classic | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Mission Manor Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Pickwick Plaza | Flat | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Artisan KC | Emery Lofts - Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC | 2bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Helm | S4-1 | Studio,1BA | $1,063 |
Johnson Med Center | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,083 |
Woodview Apartments | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,093 |
Flashcube Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,118 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shawnee Heights, KS
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shawnee Heights area is the $1.84 price per square foot Style 05 in unit laundry Model at Vista Condominiums in the in the Roanoke neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Shawnee Heights apartment is the West Seventh - 1 Bedroom Model at Unity Lofts starting at $1,417 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Crown Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shawnee Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vista Condominiums | Style 05 in unit laundry | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Unity Lofts | West Seventh - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC | 2bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
West Side Lofts | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Woodview Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Artisan KC | Emery Lofts - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
Lofts at Union Hill | Studio Terrace | Studio ,1BA | $1.97 |
Johnson Med Center | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Mission Manor Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Malvern Hill Apartment Homes | STUDIO 2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShawnee Heights, Kansas City, KS
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $725.
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 $1,000 at Mission Villas / Mission Villas LLC.
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