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Rental Market Trends in Shawnee, KS

What is the average rent in Shawnee, KS?

$1,157/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Shawnee, KS is $1,157 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Shawnee more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Shawnee, you can expect to pay about $1,015 per month for a studio, $1,157 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,489 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,051 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,015/month
553 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,157/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,489/month
1,081 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,051/month
1,666 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,152/month
579 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,489/month
637 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,334/month
1,189 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,689/month
2,797 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,410/month
649 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,515/month
872 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,155/month
1,498 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Shawnee, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Shawnee, KS
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Shawnee, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shawnee?

Based on current rent prices, Prairie Ridge Lake and Homestead Estates" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shawnee.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prairie Ridge Lake
$1,461/month
778 Sq Ft
Homestead Estates
$1,602/month
685 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shawnee?

Based on current rent prices, Homestead Estates and Prairie Ridge Lake" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shawnee.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Homestead Estates
$1,602/month
685 Sq Ft
Prairie Ridge Lake
$1,461/month
778 Sq Ft

Which Shawnee neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Shawnee with the most apartments available are Homestead Estates and Prairie Ridge Lake" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Homestead Estates
$1,602/month
685 Sq Ft
Prairie Ridge Lake
$1,461/month
778 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Shawnee, KS?

Because the average rent in Shawnee is $1,157, you’ll want to make about $3,856 per month or $46,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment communities in Shawnee we think you'll love

Shawnee Station

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$1,199 - $1,849

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Reflections

Reflections

9250 Renner Blvd,
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$1,461 - $2,732 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 15 Month Lease

Sonoma Hill

Sonoma Hill

8875 Maurer Ct,
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$1,555 - $3,332

1-2 Beds

Georgetown Apartments

Georgetown Apartments

7200 Eby Ave,
Merriam, KS 66204

$1,075 - $2,140

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Shawnee, KS

EPC Real Estate Group
EPC Real Estate Group
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  • 2,976

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  • 8

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6 Communities in Shawnee
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Tenle LLC
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  • 2,892

    Units

  • 5

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4 Communities in Shawnee
Greystar
Greystar
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  • 953,918

    Units

  • 894

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3 Communities in Shawnee
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  • 86,164

    Units

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3 Communities in Shawnee
Block Multifamily Group
Block Multifamily Group
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    Communities

  • 5,226

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
AMG Commercial Realty
AMG Commercial Realty
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    Communities

  • 780

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

3 Communities in Shawnee
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2 Communities in Shawnee

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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