Shawnee

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Shawnee, KS

Area Guide

Welcome to suburban Kansas where there’s no place like home

Affordable Suburban Family-Friendly Convenient

If only we could follow in Dorothy’s footsteps and tap our heels together three times to get to the suburbs of Kansas! One thing’s for sure: There’s no place like home when you live in Shawnee. Situated just 10 miles southwest of Kansas City, Shawnee is the perfect suburb if you’re intrigued by local charm, a family-friendly environment, and big-city proximity.

Shawnee is nestled along the Kansas River with major interstates traveling through town or nearby, making commuting to neighboring areas a breeze, including Kansas City. Explore this major city by visiting the National WWI Museum and Memorial, catching a show at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, or going to a sporting event at Sprint Center!

In this case, affordability doesn’t mean lacking luxuries, amenities, or attractions. The rentals in Shawnee range from modern, upscale apartments to cozy, homey houses with everything in between. With various shopping centers, quality public schools, safe residential streets, and grassy community parks, Shawnee is a wonderful place to put down roots.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Shawnee, KS is $1,158 for a studio, $1,157 for one bedroom, $1,493 for two bedrooms, and $1,969 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shawnee has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,157/month
734 Sq Ft
House
$2,295/month
1,550 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,300/month
1,382 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Shawnee, KS

Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Corinth Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

564 Students

Ray Marsh Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

473 Students

Prairie Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

449 Students

Highlands Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

373 Students

Westwood View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

308 Students

Mill Valley High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,355 Students

Indian Hills Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

850 Students

Indian Woods Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

756 Students

Monticello Trails Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

699 Students

Westridge Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

811 Students

Mill Valley High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,355 Students

Shawnee Mission East High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,697 Students

Shawnee Mission Northwest High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,626 Students

Shawnee Mission South High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,586 Students

Shawnee Mission West High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,640 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Shawnee Mission Park
  • Wonderscope Children's Museum
  • Antioch Park
  • Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
  • Ernie Miller Nature Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • Kansas City International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.